May 29, 2026
Activist Aisha Yesufu has withdrawn from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In a statement issued on Friday, Yesufu said the NDC would not hold primaries for the FCT senate position, effectively ending her ambition to contest for the seat in the 2027 general election.
“Our party has decided not to conduct primaries for the Senatorial seat in FCT Abuja. It however intends to conduct primaries for House of Representatives! Go ahead and make your choice known!” she said.
Yesufu urged her supporters to remain calm and maintain focus on the broader political objective ahead of the 2027 elections.
