Nigeria, May 18 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cleared former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to contest the party's senatorial primary for Kogi Central ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mr Bello's clearance was confirmed after the APC National Assembly screening committee released the list of approved aspirants across Kogi State's three senatorial districts.

The former governor's name appeared among aspirants cleared for the Kogi Central Senatorial District contest, ending days of uncertainty over whether his ongoing corruption trial would affect his participation in the race.

Mr Bello is expected to contest the APC primary against Momoh Obaro and Ibrahim Adoke.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the former governor ...