A Prominent Nigerian Activist And Federal Capital Territory FCT Senatorial

A prominent Nigerian activist and Federal Capital Territory FCT senatorial aspirant, Aisha Yesufu, has reportedly withdrawn from the senatorial race following the cancellation of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC primary election in the FCT, according to party and political reports. The development comes amid internal party adjustments that affected the timetable and conduct of the senatorial primaries, leading to uncertainty around the selection process for the FCT ticket. Political sources say the cancellation forced a reshuffle of the nomination process, prompting some aspirants to step back from the contest. Yesufu, who had earlier declared her intention to contest the FCT senatorial seat under the NDC, had been actively campaigning and engaging residents across the six area councils in Abuja as part of her consultation process ahead of the primaries. Her political ambition had been widely publicised after she joined the NDC and formally entered the race, positioning herself as a reform-driven candidate focused on governance, accountability, and grassroots representation. However, with the cancellation of the senatorial primaries, party insiders say the process for selecting a flagbearer has been temporarily suspended or reorganised, affecting all aspirants in the affected constituency. Yesufu’s withdrawal is being interpreted by some observers as a response to the procedural uncertainty, though there has been no detailed public statement from her confirming whether she has permanently exited the race or is awaiting a fresh primary date. The FCT senatorial contest has been closely watched due to the high-profile nature of the candidates and the strategic importance of Abuja’s seat, which is often seen as a key political battleground. Party officials are expected to announce a new timetable for the primaries, while stakeholders continue to debate the transparency and structure of the nomination process within the NDC. For now, the situation remains fluid, with the final list of candidates yet to be officially confirmed following the cancellation and ongoing internal adjustments.