Aisha Yesufu Visits Area Councils to Secure Resident Support in the FCT Senate Race

As the campaign for the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) senatorial seat gains traction, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate and rights activist Aisha Yesufu has conducted consultations across the territory’s six area councils.

Yesufu visited Abaji, Kwali, Gwagwalada, Bwari, AMAC and Kuje area councils ahead of the NDC senatorial primary election.

The FCT contains 62 political wards distributed among the six area councils: Abaji has 10 wards, AMAC 12, Bwari 10, Gwagwalada 10, Kuje 10 and Kwali 10.

Speaking to reporters, Yesufu explained that she carried out door‑to‑door engagements with residents to understand the specific challenges they face. Insecurity, poor roads, unemployment, inadequate healthcare, education and water supply were among the issues highlighted by the communities.

She also met with party leaders, stakeholders, youth representatives, women groups and party members to strengthen grassroots engagement and rally support for her candidacy.
Yesufu thanked residents of Abaji, Kwali, Kuje, AMAC, Bwari and Abaji for their continued loyalty and support, stressing the importance of unity, transparency, accountability and collective participation in building a better future for the FCT and Nigeria.

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

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 self‑less leadership, inclusive governance and people‑oriented representation, noting that her aspiration is driven by a desire to advance transparency and improve the welfare of FCT residents.

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 praised her resilience and bravery in advocating for a better society, justice, good governance, accountability and the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. Residents also pledged their support and assured her of their backing in the party primaries, toward 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.