APC Disqualifies 47 Aspirants for 2027 Senate Primary

The All Progressives Congress has disqualified 47 aspirants from participating in its upcoming Senate primary elections, a move that significantly narrows the field for the 2027 general elections. The party's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, announced the list in a statement on Monday, confirming the aspirants had been notified of their status.

The screening was conducted by the party's designated committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, according to the statement. The party did not provide specific reasons for the disqualifications. Among the notable figures not cleared is former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who represented Bayelsa East, along with Benson Agadaga, an aspirant for the same district.

The Rivers West senatorial district recorded the highest number of disqualifications from a single district, with four aspirants affected: Oyukaye Flag Amachree, Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo, JackRich Tein, and Banigo Ipalibo. Zamfara State also saw a significant number of aspirants barred, with seven individuals across its Central, North, and West districts failing to secure clearance.

The list of disqualified aspirants spans numerous states and...