YAHAYA BELLO WINS APC SENATORIAL PRIMARY FOR KOGI CENTRAL IN LANDSLIDE VICTORY

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Agency Report

Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary for Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The direct primary election, which was conducted across the five local government areas that make up the senatorial district, produced what officials described as a decisive and orderly outcome.

Announcing the result at the collation centre in Okene, the Returning Officer, Dr Sadiq Mohammed, said Bello polled a total of 72,399 votes to defeat his closest rivals, Ibrahim Adoke, who scored 319 votes, and Momoh Yusuf Obaro, who garnered 188 votes.

Mohammed stated that the former governor recorded overwhelming victories across all five local government areas in the district, reflecting broad-based support within the party.

Breakdown of the results showed that Bello secured 18,341 votes in Adavi Local Government Area, 10,298 votes in Ajaokuta, and 5,146 votes in Ogori. He also polled 8,943 votes in Okehi and recorded his highest tally of 29,621 votes in Okene.

According to the Returning Officer, the cumulative results confirmed a clear and decisive mandate for Bello, noting that the exercise reflected the APC’s commitment to internal democracy and a peaceful primary process.

With the outcome, Bello has secured the party’s ticket as its flagbearer for the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.