Breaking: Yahaya Bello Clinches APC Ticket, Sets Up Clash With Natasha In Kogi Central

Bello is expected to contest the Kogi Central senatorial seat on the APC platform.

He reportedly emerged as the party’s consensus candidate after picking up the nomination form on Saturday, marking an early step in the party’s preparations for the election cycle.

His entry into the race signals growing political activity within the APC as 2027 approaches.

Bello is likely to face the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), setting the stage for a highly competitive contest.

The race is expected to revive a longstanding political rivalry between both politicians.

Tensions between Bello and Akpoti-Uduaghan date back to her initial interest in the senatorial seat during his tenure as governor.

Although she eventually won the 2023 election, their political relationship has remained strained.

The rivalry has also featured accusations from the senator alleging threats against her by Bello, claims he has repeatedly denied.

With Bello now officially in the race, the Kogi Central senatorial contest is shaping up to be one of the key political battles ahead of the 2027 elections.