Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has thrown his hat into the ring for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, challenging incumbent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello announced his candidacy during a visit to the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland's palace, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and stakeholders from the senatorial district ¹ ² ³.
Bello's declaration has sparked interest, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo urging him to heed calls from party leaders and constituents to represent the district at the National Assembly. The move is seen as a bid to maintain Bello's strong political presence in Kogi Central, despite ongoing legal battles with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged money laundering and misappropriation of state funds ⁴ ².
The Kogi Central Senatorial seat is currently held by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who made history as the first woman to represent the district in the Senate after winning the 2023 elections. This sets the stage for a potentially intense contest between Bello and Akpoti-Uduaghan in 2027 ¹ ⁵.
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