Activist and FCT senatorial aspirant, Aisha Yesufu, has withdrawn from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ending her brief bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Yesufu had on May 6 declared her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat after defecting from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the NDC. She said her decision to run was inspired by the leadership experience she had gained within the party.
However, recent developments within the NDC suggested internal realignments over the FCT senatorial ticket, with indications that the party had shifted support toward another aspirant, Amanda Pam, a longstanding member of the party before Yesufu’s defection.
In a statement issued on Friday, Yesufu confirmed that the NDC would not conduct primaries for the FCT senatorial seat, a decision that effectively ended her participation in the contest.
“Our party has decided not to conduct primaries for the Senatorial seat in FCT Abuja. It however intends to conduct primaries for the House of Representatives. Go ahead and make your choice known!” she said.
She urged her supporters to remain focused on the broader political objective ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I urge each and everyone of you to remain calm and focus on the bigger picture which is the presidential election. Nigeria will be OK!” she added.
Yesufu also expressed appreciation to supporters of her senatorial ambition.
“I appreciate all your support, dedication and commitment towards #AishaForSenate project.”
She further disclosed that she would continue engaging with residents across the six area councils of the FCT.
“In the coming week I will be returning back to all the 6 Area Councils God willing to appreciate them for the warm welcome and continue to forge ahead for a #BetterFCT,” she said.
Source: The Guardian
