Aisha Yesufu urges calm as party skips FCT Senate primaries, focuses on 2027 presidential race
On May 29, 2026, human rights activist Aisha Yesufu reacted to her party's decision not to hold primary elections for the FCT senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, announcing instead that primaries will proceed for House of Representatives positions within the FCT. The statement, posted on her official page, urged supporters to remain calm and concentrate on the bigger picture—the presidential election—while expressing appreciation for their dedication to the #AishaForSenate project. Yesufu said she plans to visit all six Area Councils in the coming week to thank residents for their warm welcome and continue advocating for a #BetterFCT. The party's move sidesteps a potentially contested senatorial primary but keeps the House of Representatives contests open for internal competition. This development affects FCT residents interested in local representation, particularly those aligned with Yesufu's campaign, as it shifts immediate focus from senatorial ambitions to the broader presidential race and downstream House of Representatives primaries. With the senatorial slot now likely to be filled by party nomination or consensus rather than a primary vote, aspirants and voters must decide whether to channel energy into the House of Representatives contests, support the presidential ticket, or await further party directives on senatorial candidacy.