Peter Obi, after joining the New Democratic Congress (NDC), reportedly discussed potential candidates with party leadership for the AMAC/Gwari federal constituency. Obi favored Aisha Yesufu as the NDC candidate for the House of Representatives seat. However, Yesufu ultimately decided to pursue a Senate run instead. The discussions centered on building consensus within the party regarding candidate selection. Details of this exchange emerged from within the NDC. This highlights differing strategic visions within the party regarding Yesufu’s potential impact. The information was initially reported by Vanguard News.