Yahaya Bello Confident of Victory Against Akpoti-Uduaghan

Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, has expressed strong confidence in his ability to defeat Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in the Kogi Central senatorial election set for January 16, 2027. Bello, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated during an appearance on TVC’s Sunday Politics that he believes he has significant support among voters in the district.

He predicted that the election results would reflect the strength of his political backing, asserting that the APC would achieve a convincing victory. He emphasized that the election day would demonstrate his popularity, stating, “the result will speak for itself.” The rivalry between Bello and Akpoti-Uduaghan has been marked by public disputes and accusations, including allegations made by Bello in October 2022 regarding Akpoti-Uduaghan's supposed connections to the Ajaokuta killings and the Kuje prison break, which she denied, citing her absence in the United States for childbirth during that period.