Aisha Yesufu Critiques FCT Minister Appointment Ahead of Elections

Aisha Yesufu, a human rights activist, criticized the appointment of a minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the local council elections scheduled for Friday. She expressed her views on social media, stating that the current system does not reflect true democratic governance for the nation's capital.

Yesufu argued that Abuja deserves a leadership model that allows citizens to directly elect their mayor rather than having a minister appointed to oversee the FCT. Her comments sparked significant online debate, with users discussing Nigeria's adoption of foreign political systems, particularly the partial copying of the American governance model.

The local council elections involve voters across Abuja selecting chairmen and councillors for six area councils, including Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Abaji, and Kwali.