The All Progressives Congress (APC) has barred 47 senatorial aspirants from participating in its senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general election.
The ruling party announced the development in a statement issued on Monday by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) hereby releases the list of Senatorial aspirants not cleared to participate in the Party’s Senate Primary Elections,” the statement read.
“The screening exercise was conducted by the Party’s Screening Committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.”
Among those not cleared are three serving senators — Benson Agadaga, representing Bayelsa East; Garba Maidoki, representing Kebbi South; and Banigo Ipalibo, representing Rivers West.
Former senator Ben Murray-Bruce from Bayelsa East Senatorial District was also barred from the contest, alongside former senator Usman Wowo from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Other notable figures affected include former Rivers State Secretary to the State Government, Tamunobaabo Danagogo; former APC presidential aspirant, Jack-Rich Tein; and former Director of Energy Security in the Office of the National Security Adviser, Ojukaye Amachree.
From Oyo State, Ajimobi Wasiu Adegboyega, Kolapoboye Kola Daisi, and Ademola Wasiu Alli were also listed among aspirants not cleared by the party.
The list of affected aspirants cuts across several states, including Adamawa, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, FCT, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Taraba, Yobe, and Zamfara.
The APC did not disclose reasons for the disqualification of the aspirants.
The party had fixed May 18 for its senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 polls.Faridah Abdulkadiri
