Nigeria, May 7 -- Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello and the 2023 governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Murtala Ajaka, have reconciled following months of political tension after the last governorship election in the state.

The reconciliation was facilitated by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni at a meeting held at Mr Bello's residence.

Sources familiar with the meeting said Mr Ajaka apologised to the former governor as part of efforts to rebuild political ties following the bitter 2023 governorship contest.

The development comes days after Mr Ajaka formally defected from the SDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), deepening political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections in Kogi State.

Mr Aja...