Aisha Yesufu Withdraws from 2027 Senate Race in FCT

Aisha Yesufu, an activist, announced her withdrawal from the Senate race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the 2027 general elections. This decision was made public in a statement issued on Friday, following her party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), deciding not to conduct primaries for the FCT Senate seat.

Yesufu, who had previously expressed her intent to contest for the Senate seat on May 6, indicated that the party's choice influenced her decision, especially amid speculation that the NDC might cede the FCT Senate ticket to Amanda Pam, another aspirant. Despite her withdrawal from the Senate race, Yesufu emphasized her commitment to continue engaging with residents across the FCT and plans to visit six area councils in the coming week.

She urged everyone to remain calm and focus on the larger political picture ahead of the 2027 elections, appreciating the support she has received for her advocacy efforts.