Activist and politician Aisha Yesufu has withdrawn from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial race ahead of the 2027 general election.
In a statement issued on Friday, Yesufu said her party, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), had decided not to conduct primaries for the FCT senatorial seat.
According to her, the party would only conduct primaries for House of Representatives positions in the FCT.
“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,” she said.
Yesufu urged her supporters to remain focused on the 2027 presidential election.
“I urge each and everyone of you to remain calm and focus on the bigger picture which is the presidential election. Nigeria will be OK!” she added.
She also thanked supporters of the #AishaForSenate project for their support and commitment.
The activist said she would continue engaging residents across the six area councils in the FCT and would return to appreciate them for their support.
“In the coming week I will be returning back to all the 6 Area Councils God willing to appreciate them for the warm welcome and continue to forge ahead for a #BetterFCT,” she said.
Aisha Yesufu announced her interest in the FCT senatorial race on May 6 after joining the NDC from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Her withdrawal follows speculation that the party had given the FCT senate ticket to another aspirant Amanda Pam, who was already a member of the party before Yesufu joined. The NDC has not commented on the claim.
