FCT Senate race: Aisha Yesufu visits area councils, gets residents’ backing

As the race for the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, senatorial seat gathers momentum, an aspirant under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, rights activist Aisha Yesufu, has held consultations across the six area councils of the territory.

Yesufu embarked on visits to Abaji, Kwali, Gwagwalada, Bwari, AMAC and Kuje area councils ahead of the NDC senatorial primary election.

The Federal Capital Territory has a total of 62 political wards spread across the six area councils. Abaji has 10 wards, AMAC, 12, Bwari, 10, Gwagwalada, 10, Kuje, 10 and Kwali 10.

Speaking to newsmen, Yesufu said she embarked on door-to-door engagements and interactions with residents in the area councils with the aim of understanding the peculiar challenges facing the people. Challenges such as insecurity, poor roads, unemployment, inadequate healthcare, education, and water supply were highlighted by the residents during the visits.

Yesufu said she met with party leaders, stakeholders, youth representatives, women groups and party members as part of efforts to strengthen grassroots engagement and solicit support for her aspiration.
She appreciated residents of Abaji, Kwali, Kuje, AMAC, Bwari and Abaji for their continued loyalty and support, emphasizing the need for unity, transparency, accountability and collective participation in building a better future for the FCT and Nigeria at large.

Yesufu stressed that the FCT deserves inclusive leadership that prioritizes infrastructure development, youth empowerment, women participation, security, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities for residents across the area councils.

“The future of the Federal Capital Territory depends on the collective strength, unity, and voices of its people. My visit to your communities is not just to seek your votes, but to listen, understand your challenges, and work together towards a better and more inclusive FCT.  

“With your support in the forthcoming general elections, we can build a capital city where every resident has equal opportunities, security, and access to quality infrastructure and development,” she said.

Yesufu said she will continue to consult with residents and stakeholders to better understand their needs and incorporate their concerns into her policy direction.

“We cannot build a better FCT without carrying the people along. This journey is about service, inclusion, and giving residents a stronger voice in governance,” she stated.

The activist reaffirmed her commitment to selfless leadership, inclusive governance, and people-oriented representation. She noted that her aspiration is driven by the desire to advance transparency and improve the welfare of residents of the FCT.

During the visits, party leaders and stakeholders described Yesufu as a courageous and committed leader who has consistently been the voice of the voiceless by speaking truth to power.

They commended her resilience and bravery in advocating for a better society, justice, good governance, accountability, and the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. The residents also pledged their support and assured her of their backing in the party primaries, towards her 

emergence as the NDC FCT senatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections.
They expressed their commitment and readiness to work with the aspirant to promote purposeful leadership for the FCT and Nigeria as a whole.

FCT Senate race: Aisha Yesufu visits area councils, gets residents’ backing