Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has firmly debunked circulating reports suggesting he is preparing to contest for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027.
In a post on his official Facebook page, Bello described the news as fake and the handiwork of “mischief makers.”
“Please disregard fake news by mischief makers. My support for our dear President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is 100% unwavering for 2027 and beyond,” Bello wrote in the post. “God bless the All Progressives Congress, APC. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬.”
The clarification comes on the heels of earlier media reports claiming that youths in Anambra State had staged a massive rally in support of Bello’s purported 2027 presidential ambition. However, the former governor has outrightly denied having any such political plans, stating that his loyalty remains with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC.
The former governor’s statement is seen as a strategic move to quell rumors and reinforce party unity ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yahaya Bello served as governor of Kogi State from 2016 to 2024 and has remained a prominent figure within the APC since leaving office.
Political analysts suggest that Bello’s declaration may be aimed at dispelling distractions and affirming his continued loyalty to the party and its leader.
