Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, has sent a strong warning to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, asserting her readiness for a potential senatorial showdown in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking on the Mic On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, the Senator addressed persistent reports that the former governor is eyeing the very seat she currently occupies.
Akpoti-Uduaghan firmly dismissed any suggestion that she is intimidated by Bello’s rumored political ambition. She referenced her victory in the 2023 polls, where she triumphed over candidates heavily backed by the then-sitting governor.
“Let me make this very clear: I am not afraid of Yahaya Bello,” the Senator stated emphatically.
She highlighted her past electoral success as evidence that the former governor does not pose an insurmountable obstacle to her political career.
“He may have been governor, wielded enormous power and attempted to influence every corner of the political process, but I overcame him,” she said.
The exchange sets the stage for what could be a highly charged political contest in Kogi Central come 2027. Akpoti-Uduaghan’s comments suggest she sees herself as the major hurdle to any attempt by the former governor to secure a seat in the National Assembly.
Her declaration positions the Senator as a formidable opponent, ready to challenge the political influence of her predecessor in the state.
