Bello vs. Obaro vs. Adoke: Who Will Secure the APC Ticket in Kogi Central?

The contest for the APC senatorial ticket in Kogi Central is now a three-way race ahead of the 2027 elections. Former governor Yahaya Bello, party secretary Momoh Y. Obaro and ex-minister Yusuf Adoke each paid ₦20 million for their nomination forms. Bello entered as the overwhelming favorite, but the party’s insistence on direct primaries has encouraged serious challengers. Obaro boasts decades of party activism, continuous community projects and a reputation for reliable grassroots mobilization. Adoke remains the least visible of the trio, making him an underdog. Underlying the battle are zoning debates over Okene’s hold on power and calls for religious balance in a zone split between Islam, Christianity and traditional faiths. With screening outcomes awaited, this primary could reshape APC dynamics in the region.

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