Why FCT should have three senators, six Reps – Aisha Yesufu

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated wherefore the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, should person 3 senators similar each different authorities successful Nigeria.

Speaking astatine a grassroots mobilization event, Yesufu said successful presumption of population, the FCT is much populated than 10 states and successful presumption of onshore mass, it is bigger than 8 states.

According to her, determination is nary crushed FCT cannot person 3 senators and astatine slightest six House of Representatives members.

“The FCT has gone passed the signifier wherever we person to conflict for 1 Senator. FCT should person 3 senators. It volition beryllium for the betterment of Abuja arsenic a whole.

“With this, the bully radical of Abuja volition person much representatives and their dependable volition beryllium heard. Instead of 1 person, you volition person 3 persons speaking astatine the reddish enclosure of the National Assembly for the FCT people.

“This is 1 of the things I volition propulsion for arsenic a Senator. It’s not going to beryllium casual but it’s doable,” she said.

DAILY POST recalls that Yesufu is moving for the FCT senatorial spot successful the 2027 wide elections.

Why FCT should person 3 senators, six Reps – Aisha Yesufu