The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee clears former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello and other aspirants to contest in the party’s forthcoming senatorial primaries in Kogi State. Multiple reports say Bello is cleared for the Kogi Central Senatorial District, addressing earlier claims and speculation about whether he had been properly screened.
Premium Times had earlier reported confusion after a document reportedly circulated within the APC listed Bello as “not cleared” for the primaries. That development raised questions about his eligibility while he faces an ongoing trial connected to the EFCC (Economic and Financial Crimes Commission). In subsequent coverage, the screening committee’s decision is presented as resolving the dispute, with Vanguard and The Punch both stating that Bello has been cleared.
The outlets also note that the clearance covers Bello and other aspirants, with the primary election scheduled for Monday. The reports do not indicate changes to the legal proceedings but focus on the APC screening outcome for the senatorial race.
