Nigeria, May 21 -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has affirmed Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as its candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District for the 2027 general election, setting up what is expected to become one of Nigeria's most closely watched senatorial contests.

Mrs Akpoti-Uduaghan, the incumbent senator of the district, emerged through a district-wide affirmation exercise conducted across the 57 wards.

The exercise ended with the collation of results at Kahal Cinema in Okene, where party leaders, supporters, stakeholders, and electoral observers gathered for the announcement.

Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and journalists monitored the process across the district.

Speaking after her af...