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The Digest:

Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 elections, setting the stage for a high-stakes political clash with incumbent Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Bello announced at the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he accepted calls from stakeholders and was backed by the current Governor, Ahmed Ododo.

Key Points:
  • Yahaya Bello declared his 2027 senatorial bid at the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland’s palace
  • He will contest for the Kogi Central seat currently held by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
  • Governor Ahmed Ododo publicly urged Bello to accept the call to run
  • Bello served as Kogi governor from 2016 to 2024 and remains influential in the APC
  • Senator Natasha made history as the first woman to represent Kogi Central in the Senate
  • Okehi Local Government Chairman Amoka Eneji congratulated Bello on his decision
  • The contest is poised to be a major political showdown in the lead-up to 2027
When a former governor steps into a senatorial race against a trailblazing incumbent, it’s more than a contest; it’s a battle of legacies, influence, and the future direction of a district’s political identity.

Sources: Vanguard, Punch