- Yahaya Bello confirms 2027 Senate ambition
- Targets Kogi Central Senatorial District seat
- Declaration made at Ohinoyi of Ebiraland’s palace
- Governor Ododo attends announcement
Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has announced that he will run for the Kogi Central Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.
Bello made the declaration during a visit to the palace of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, where he met with traditional rulers, religious leaders, and key stakeholders from across the senatorial district.
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A video of the visit, which captured the moment of the declaration, was later shared on Bello’s verified Facebook page on Monday.
While addressing the gathering, the former governor made his intention clear.
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“I accept to run for the Senate in 2027,” Bello told the audience.
The event was attended by Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, alongside prominent political figures, community leaders, and party loyalists from the area.
Bello’s announcement is expected to reshape the political landscape of Kogi Central, as consultations and alignments ahead of the 2027 polls begin to gather momentum.
