Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has formally announced his bid for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections, positioning himself to take on 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 key stakeholders from the senatorial district.
Speaking at the gathering, the former governor said he had accepted calls from supporters to contest the election and affirmed his readiness to represent Kogi Central at the National Assembly.
“I accept to run for the Senate in 2027,” Bello stated.
The event was attended by Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, as well as several political leaders and community stakeholders.
According to Politics Nigeria, 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 emerged victorious in the 2023 elections.
