Sri Lanka, June 4 -- Activist and political ally of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, has called for a united opposition front following her withdrawal from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) senatorial race for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Yesufu's withdrawal brings an end to her brief bid for the 2027 senatorial election, which began after she declared interest in the FCT seat on May 6 following her defection from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the NDC.

Her decision comes amid indications of internal realignments within the party over the FCT senatorial ticket, with reports suggesting that the NDC may have favoured another aspirant.

Despite stepping down from the race, Yesufu has continued her grassroots engagements acros...