By Oloye Ray
Popular activist and supporter of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, has withdrawn from the race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial seat following the decision of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) not to conduct primaries for the position.
Yesufu announced her withdrawal on Friday, ending her short-lived senatorial bid ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The activist had recently joined the NDC after leaving the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and formally declared her intention to contest for the FCT Senate seat on May 6. She had cited her political experience and commitment to public service as reasons for seeking the office.
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However, developments within the party reportedly reshaped the political landscape, with indications that party leaders were favouring another aspirant, Amanda Pam, who had maintained longstanding ties with the NDC before Yesufu’s defection.
Confirming the development, Yesufu stated that the party had resolved not to conduct primaries for the FCT senatorial position.
“Our party has decided not to conduct primaries for the Senatorial seat in FCT Abuja,” she said, noting that the party would instead proceed with primaries for House of Representatives positions.
Despite stepping down from the race, Yesufu urged her supporters to remain focused on broader political goals ahead of the 2027 elections.
“I urge each and every one of you to remain calm and focus on the bigger picture, which is the presidential election. Nigeria will be OK,” she stated.
She also expressed appreciation to supporters of her “AishaForSenate” campaign and pledged to continue engaging residents across the six Area Councils of the FCT.
Political observers say the development highlights ongoing internal realignments within the NDC as preparations intensify for the 2027 elections, with consensus arrangements and negotiations increasingly influencing candidate selection.
