Prominent human rights advocate Aisha Yesufu has called for composure following her political party’s decision to skip primary elections for the Federal Capital Territory senatorial seat in the run-up to the 2027 general elections.
The announcement was made public through a post on Yesufu’s official social media handle. According to the statement, the party intends to hold primaries for House of Representatives positions within the FCT, but not for the senate slot.
“Our party has opted out of holding primaries for the Senatorial seat in FCT Abuja. Yet, it plans to conduct primaries for the House of Representatives. Please make your preferences known. I urge everyone to stay calm and keep their eyes on the larger objective: the presidential election. Nigeria will be fine,” the post read in part.
Yesufu expressed gratitude for the support received for her #AishaForSenate campaign. She also revealed plans to visit all six area councils in the coming week to thank residents for their warm reception and to continue advocating for a better FCT.
The development has sparked discussions among political observers, especially as the 2027 elections draw nearer. Yesufu’s call for calm suggests a strategic focus on the presidency rather than internal party disputes.