A former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has won the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary for Kogi Central in a decisive victory on Monday.
The direct primary election was conducted across the five local government areas that make up the Kogi Central senatorial district.
The Returning Officer, Dr Sadiq Mohammed, announced the results at the collation centre in Okene, describing the exercise as orderly and credible.
Mohammed said Bello polled 72,399 votes, defeating Ibrahim Adoke, who scored 319 votes, and Momoh Yusuf Obaro, who garnered 188 votes.
He added that Bello recorded overwhelming victories across all five local government areas in the district.
In Adavi Local Government Area, Bello secured 18,341 votes, while he scored 10,298 votes in Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
He also garnered 5,146 votes in Ogori Local Government Area, consolidating his wide margin in the contest.
Further results showed Bello polled 8,943 votes in Okehi and 29,621 votes in Okene, his strongest base.
The returning officer said the total of 72,399 votes confirmed a clear and decisive mandate for Bello across the district.
He noted that the process reflected the party’s commitment to internal democracy and peaceful conduct during the primary election.
The outcome positions Bello as the APC flagbearer for the Kogi Central senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections. (NAN)
