Among those cleared is the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, whose eligibility had reportedly sparked internal speculation and quiet opposition within some sections of the party before his name appeared on the final list of approved aspirants for Kogi Central Senatorial District, where he was listed as number 13.
The National Assembly Screening Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared 17 aspirants across Kogi State’s three senatorial districts ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for Monday, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest involving political heavyweights, incumbents and loyalists of key power blocs in the state.
Among those cleared is the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, whose eligibility had reportedly sparked internal speculation and quiet opposition within some sections of the party before his name appeared on the final list of approved aspirants for Kogi Central Senatorial District, where he was listed as number 13.
Bello is currently facing two separate cases filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
One of the cases involves alleged money laundering amounting to N80.2 billion in a 19-count charge.
