Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has officially picked up the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination forms for the Kogi Central senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, setting the stage for one of the most politically charged contests in the state’s recent history.
Bello, who governed Kogi State for two terms before handing over to Governor Usman Ododo, is not just entering the race as a contestant—he is already being projected within APC circles as a “consensus candidate,” a label that signals strong backing from influential party structures ahead of primaries.
A direct rematch in a tense political corridor
The move immediately sets up a high-voltage showdown with the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who currently represents Kogi Central in the National Assembly.
The contest is shaping up as more than a routine senatorial election. It is emerging as a symbolic battle for dominance in Kogi Central, a district that has become one of the state’s most politically visible and hotly contested zones.
Given the personalities involved, party backing, and Kogi Central’s history of competitive elections, the 2027 senatorial race is already shaping up as one of the defining political battles in the state ahead of the polls.
As the APC formalizes its internal processes and the PDP prepares to defend its seat, the contest is likely to escalate into a broader referendum on influence, legacy, and political control in Kogi Central. LP
Yahaya Bello picks APC senatorial form for Kogi Central, 2027
