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

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated why the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, should have three senators like every other state in Nigeria.

Speaking at a grassroots mobilization event, Yesufu said in terms of population, the FCT is more populated than 10 states and in terms of land mass, it is bigger than eight states.

According to her, there is no reason FCT cannot have three senators and at least six House of Representatives members.

“The FCT has gone passed the stage where we have to struggle for one Senator. FCT should have three senators. It will be for the betterment of Abuja as a whole.

“With this, the good people of Abuja will have more representatives and their voice will be heard. Instead of one person, you will have three persons speaking at the red chamber of the National Assembly for the FCT people.

“This is one of the things I will push for as a Senator. It’s not going to be easy but it’s doable,” she said.

DAILY POST recalls that Yesufu is running for the FCT senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.