Former Kogi state governor Yahaya Bello won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Kogi Central Senatorial District with a resounding victory in all five local government areas.
The previous governor received support in five local government areas: Adavi (18,341), Ajaokuta (10,298), Ogori (5,146), Okehi (8,943), and Okene (29,621). Total – 72,399.
The results for Bello’s co-contestants are as follows. Ibrahim Yakubu Adoke received 67 votes from Adavi, 147 from Ajaokuta, 63 from Ogori, 25 from Okehi, and 13 from Okene, for a total of 319 votes.
Momoh Yusuf Obaro received 14 votes from Adavi, 76 from Ajaokuta, 65 from Ogori, 25 from Okehi, and 8 from Okene, for a total of 188 votes.
In the upcoming general election, Bello will likely face Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who is the Peoples Democratic Party’s only candidate.
Chronicle NG reports that the Kogi State Working Committee of the PDP has approved Akpoti-Uduaghan as the party’s sole candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election.
The decision was made at a meeting held on Thursday at the party’s office in Lokoja, when members approved the previous consent provided by the State Chairman, Muhammed Gambo.
The committee also endorsed Natasha’s leadership of the PDP in the state, citing her constant support and financial assistance for the party’s activities and structures.
Gambo spoke at the meeting on behalf of members of the working committee and lauded her performance on the Senate floor, adding, “She has continued to make the party proud via purposeful representation.
“Beyond her legislative duties, her impact in Kogi Central through empowerment programs and her investments in infrastructure development have been outstanding.”
He said, “These include the construction of schools and markets, provision of housing accommodation, and skills training initiatives for constituents.”
The PDP guaranteed Natasha its continuing commitment and support, pronouncing her the clear option for the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial campaign.
The lawmaker declared her re-election bid on Monday, saying her decision followed months of consultations and mounting pressure from constituents across the five local government areas.
