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Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Maxymilliano(op): 9:04am On Dec 30, 2025
Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has announced his intention to contest 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 community stakeholders from the senatorial district

A video of the visit and his declaration was shared on Bello’s verified Facebook page on Monday.

I accept to run for the Senate in 2027,” the former governor said while addressing the gathering.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, was present at the event, alongside other political figures and community leaders.

According to Peoples Daily, Ododo appealed to his predecessor to accede to calls from party leaders and constituents urging him to represent the district at the National Assembly.

The report said the appeal was made in the presence of the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland and other influential figures from the area.

Bello, who governed Kogi State from 2016 to 2024, remains a key figure within the All Progressives Congress in the state.

Meanwhile, Kogi Watch reported that the Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Amoka Eneji, congratulated Bello for declaring his intention to run for the seat.

Eneji was reported as saying the former governor had worked extensively for the unity and development of the Ebira people, adding that Bello’s leadership would always feature prominently in the history of Ebiraland.

The Kogi Central Senatorial seat is currently occupied by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was elected in 2023.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, a lawyer and former governorship aspirant, made history as the first woman to represent the district in the Senate.
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Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Moroccoguy: 9:13am On Dec 30, 2025
Natasha go cook him raw before 12 noon on election day.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by SadiqBabaSani: 9:15am On Dec 30, 2025
The suspected thief? Ain't he going for President again?
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by press9jatv(m): 9:16am On Dec 30, 2025
Senator Natasha Akpoti will defeat him massively.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by chipet67(m): 9:31am On Dec 30, 2025
No disturb our queen Natasha o. We don already anoint her. You come late.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Mrchippychappy(m): 9:32am On Dec 30, 2025
Like play like play, one day this guy fit be Nigeria president. When that one happen, ehn? This guy na generator engine dey inside him heart. No soul, na him be the real very dark man. Heartless
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Gadaffi9ja(m): 9:32am On Dec 30, 2025
In a free and fair contest, Natasha go wash this one before election day. She has done well as a first timer, that's making me to think the senators from my state are not in sane senate with her.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Chummynoni(m): 9:32am On Dec 30, 2025
Aloota continue . This country is a joke 🤣🤣🤣
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Nobody: 9:33am On Dec 30, 2025
Moroccoguy:
Natasha go cook him raw before 12 noon on election day.
His boy is the governor. He will win
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Gotocourt: 9:34am On Dec 30, 2025
Badhgyal go run this one down shocked
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by DeltaBachelor(m): 9:35am On Dec 30, 2025
Recycling thieves and criminals. Na wa for this country o
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Anaconda76: 9:35am On Dec 30, 2025
Nigerian Senate.....the retirement home for all ex-governors who have nothing to offer but to K*LL, STEAL AND DESTROY undecided
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Raymeskey: 9:37am On Dec 30, 2025
If not that Nigeria has been redicule to this point who is this one that said he want to contest after all the atrocities he committed against mankind and kogites
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by muyico(m): 9:39am On Dec 30, 2025
Congratulations 👏 🎉 to you! as long u re APC member!
You already won!
APC is ruling and winning party
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by southsouthking(m): 9:40am On Dec 30, 2025
I guess you know what would have happened to him if he was a Chinese?
That's the Audacity of the average Nigeria corrupt politicians.
Our system has failed us
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Cj4charles(m): 9:40am On Dec 30, 2025
The audacity is what got me laughing
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by keemsleek(m): 9:40am On Dec 30, 2025
It's the joke of the century. Well uzor kanu etc went to prison came out to become a Senator. He's still innocent until proven he's a thief.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Mirasteel: 9:41am On Dec 30, 2025
A criminal that should be in jail
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Didi2d(m): 9:42am On Dec 30, 2025
Free and fair, yes she will win. But you guys shouldn't forget his boy is the present governor of the state.
Secondly, same lady has issues with the senate president
Thirdly, she will be contesting against the ruling party. Omo!
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by nairalanda1(m): 9:43am On Dec 30, 2025
Yep, only in Nigeria that you can come back and contest despite being corrupt.

Anyway, that is APC. If they see the broom they pass over you, even if you looted money


Saying the above means I support APC apparently. Nigerians self.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by bunmioguns(m): 9:43am On Dec 30, 2025
Lmao! This man never learns. Natasha dealt with you when you were Governor with all the state power and 'agberos' at your disposal, and you think you can unseat her now that you are a fugitive? You want to go to the Senate just to get immunity, we see the format. A whole 'White Lion' is now a 'White Rabbit' running from EFCC. If he tries to contest, Natasha will bury his political career finally. Make he first come out from under the bed before he talks about 2027
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by KingRabota: 9:44am On Dec 30, 2025
I've given up on Nigeriaa
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Ayemileto(m): 9:45am On Dec 30, 2025
What exactly does Bello have on this people asslicking him?
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Fekumzi123: 9:46am On Dec 30, 2025
They're never satisfied with stealing.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by 02Kebreal(m): 9:48am On Dec 30, 2025
Moroccoguy:
Natasha go cook him raw before 12 noon on election day.
People from that Senatorial district do not really have sense the way you think o,
Watch them vote for Bello overwhelmingly
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by yorke1: 9:48am On Dec 30, 2025
Imagine this criminal. Nigeria is doomed!
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by udemzyudex(m): 9:48am On Dec 30, 2025
What happened to the stolen #80b funds?
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Zocalite: 9:48am On Dec 30, 2025
Look at the baraw0 going for senate

It's finish for nigeria
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by OmoOshodi(m): 9:49am On Dec 30, 2025
Efcc chairman should cover his face in shame..... corruption swallowed him....Pastor Ola end up becoming the attack dog all his predecessors became..

"Nigeria is a disgraced country" -Donald J Trump 2025

Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Starboytwo(m): 9:49am On Dec 30, 2025
Has this guy finish his case with efcc ni?
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by correctyourself(m): 9:50am On Dec 30, 2025
Mrchippychappy:
Like play like play, one day this guy fit be Nigeria president. When that one happen, ehn? This guy na generator engine dey inside him heart. No soul, na him be the real very dark man. Heartless
They're taken Nigerians for granted, using law court.
Re: Yahaya Bello Declares Interest In Kogi Central Senate Seat by Memphitz357: 9:50am On Dec 30, 2025
I want to believe that Kogi people have abandoned their stupidity and foolishness by NOT voting for this thieving fool, Yahaya Bello
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