Aisha Yesufu Rejects Claims of Quitting NDC Senate Race

Aisha Yesufu, a prominent human rights activist, publicly rejected the narrative that she had quit her bid for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Senate ticket for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a media post on Saturday, Yesufu clarified that she did not step down from the race, urging media outlets to correct headlines suggesting otherwise.

She expressed her dissatisfaction with the flawed conduct of the NDC primary elections and stated that she would not accept the flawed outcomes that could tear the party apart. Yesufu emphasized her commitment to supporting better candidates in the race and highlighted the importance of focusing on the larger fight for the party and the nation.

She reaffirmed her determination to continue her political ambitions, aiming for the 2027 presidential election, and called for unity within the party rather than division.