Wike Mocks Aisha Yesufu Over Failed NDC Senate Bid

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at activist and politician Aisha Yesufu following her inability to secure the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial ticket for the FCT.

Wike made the remarks on Saturday during the Renewed Hope Luncheon organised by the Rainbow Coalition in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The coalition comprises members of various political parties, including the APC and PDP.

Yesufu, a known ally of Peter Obi, had declared her intention to contest for the FCT Senate seat on May 6 after defecting from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the NDC.

She said her decision to seek elective office was driven by the leadership experience she gained while in the ADC.

However, controversy later emerged over the party’s ticket, with reports suggesting that the NDC had settled for another aspirant, Amanda Pam, who had been a member of the party before Yesufu’s arrival.

In a statement issued on Friday, Yesufu disclosed that the party would not conduct primaries for the FCT Senate seat, a development that effectively ended her bid.

She later clarified that she had not withdrawn from the race but chose not to participate in a process she described as unjust and inconsistent with the provisions of the Electoral Act.

Reacting to the development, Wike ridiculed Yesufu, saying that despite her frequent political commentary and criticisms on social media, she could not secure her party’s nomination for what he described as an “ordinary primary election.” He used the occasion to question her political influence and electoral strength.