Ahead of 2027 general election , the former Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello has finally accepted calls from various organizations, stakeholders, members and supporter of the All Progressive Congress (APC) to contest the Kogi Central Senatorial seat.
With this acceptance the former governor will contest the 2027 general elections against Senator Natasha-Akpoti Oduaghan of the People Democratic Party (PDP) who is currently occupying the position.
The decision was announced on Monday during a high-profile visit to the palace of the Paramount ruler and the Ohinoyi of Egbiraland, where the former Governor met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, community elders, youth groups from the district.
According to sources present at the meeting, Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, personally appealed to his predecessor to heed the requests of party leaders and constituents.
The appeal was reportedly made in the presence of the Ohinoyi Dr Ahmed Mohammed Anaje and other influential figures from the district.
After a prolonged persuasion according to the sources, former governor Bello accepted the call to run, a move seen as a major political development in Kogi State as preparations gradually begin ahead of the 2027 elections.
Bello served as the fourth executive governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024 and since then remains a prominent political juggernaut within the state and the ruling party.
