NDC Ticket: ‘I’m not asking for level playing ground’ – Aisha Yesufu

Activist and politician Aisha Yesufu has questioned the process that produced the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senatorial District, saying she was denied a fair opportunity to compete.

Speaking during an interaction with party officials, Yesufu expressed frustration over the circumstances surrounding the selection process and the explanations given for her failure to emerge as the party’s candidate.

The activist said she was recently informed that she joined the party late, a factor she suggested may have worked against her aspiration.

“I was told recently that I came in late to this party. Who does that? I have endured a lot in the last few days. My name has been dragged all over,” she said.

While insisting she was not seeking preferential treatment, Yesufu said all aspirants deserved a transparent and credible process.

“I am not even asking for a level playing ground, I am asking for a ground,” she stated.

According to her, she would have accepted the outcome if she was convinced the process was fair.

“I am ready to accept that I lost. If I lost fairly, I am ready to accept that I lost,” she added.

Yesufu also recalled assurances allegedly given by party leaders regarding consultations and stakeholder engagement, insisting that such commitments should have been respected.

Although she did not disclose whether she would challenge the outcome, the activist said she had deliberately avoided responding publicly to criticisms in recent days because she remained focused on a larger objective.

Her comments come amid growing discussions within the party over the process that led to the emergence of candidates ahead of future elections.