Political activist and former FCT senatorial aspirant, Aisha Yesufu, has broken her silence following the conclusion of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) primaries, insisting that she neither withdrew from the race nor abandoned her ambition.
In a detailed statement titled “On the Record: NDC Primaries… A Better Abuja Is Inevitable,” Yesufu said she remained in the contest until the end but chose not to challenge the outcome in court despite what she described as a flawed and predetermined process.
According to her, the primaries were marred by repeated postponements, last-minute venue changes, and deviations from the party’s established guidelines. She alleged that a delegate-based process was introduced in place of direct primaries and that the eventual outcome was decided through a closed-door affirmation rather than an open contest.
The activist maintained that her decision not to pursue litigation was deliberate, stating that she preferred to focus on the lessons learned from participating in the political process rather than engage in a prolonged dispute.
Reflecting on her campaign, Yesufu praised her volunteer network and supporters, saying they built a strong grassroots movement across the Federal Capital Territory. She argued that the credibility and support generated during the campaign could not be erased by what she described as backroom political arrangements.
Despite her criticisms, Yesufu acknowledged the role of the NDC in providing a platform for what she called “the better presidential candidate” ahead of the 2027 elections, adding that meaningful political transformation must be pursued both within and outside party structures.
She concluded by assuring supporters that her political journey is far from over, declaring that “a better Abuja is inevitable” and that the movement built during her campaign remains intact.
