Aisha Yesufu Loses NDC Senatorial Primary in the Federal Capital Territory

Popular socio‑political activist Aisha Yesufu was defeated in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial primary for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The seat was won by party chief Amanda Pam.

Yesufu, who has transitioned from activism to politics, said her goal of representing the FCT in the upper legislative chamber was motivated by a desire to address problems in the nation’s capital and to give residents a stronger voice in government.

Yesufu, a firm supporter of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, has been the target of ridicule on social media.

A Facebook user, Comrade Idris Omuya, wrote, “Aisha Yesufu lost out in the NDC FCT senatorial ticket primary to this woman. Where are her Twitter and Facebook fans?”

Another Facebook user, Evangelist Divine Vessel, wrote, “This is the old woman who defeated Aisha Yesufu in the Abuja NDC Senatorial primaries. She has no social media account, she doesn’t go on TV stations to rant like a pregnant raccoon.”

“She defeated the social media rabble‑rouser and protest ambassador, Aisha Yesufu, at the NDC senatorial primary election.”

“Politics is local, not social media and TV ranting.”

“She has the structure and Aisha has the Twitter likes and Instagram comments, and elections are not won on social media.”