Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has collected APC senatorial nomination forms for the Kogi Central Senatorial District, signaling his official bid to return to public office ahead of the 2027 elections.
Bello formally received the All Progressives Congress senatorial nomination forms for the Kogi Central Senatorial District at his Abuja residence, marking a decisive step in his 2027 electoral ambitions.
The development signals a high-profile political return for the controversial former governor, who has faced legal battles since leaving office. By picking up the APC forms, Bello is positioning himself as a major contender in Kogi Central — a district he governed for eight years as state chief executive.
Political watchers say his entry into the senatorial race is set to heat up an already competitive landscape in the region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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