Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has declared his intention to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections, positioning himself to challenge the incumbent senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

 

 

 

Bello made the declaration during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and other key stakeholders from the senatorial district.

 

 

Speaking at the gathering, the former governor said he had accepted calls from supporters to seek election to the Senate and expressed his readiness to represent Kogi Central at the National Assembly. “I accept to run for the Senate in 2027,” he stated.

 

 

 

The event was attended by Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, alongside several political leaders and community representatives.

 

 

Bello served as governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024. The Kogi Central Senatorial District is currently represented by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who won the seat in the 2023 elections.