The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of 47 senatorial aspirants barred from participating in the party’s Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The announcement was made on Monday through a statement issued by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who explained that the screening process was conducted in line with the party’s guidelines and procedures.
Among the most prominent names on the list is former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, whose disqualification has already sparked reactions within political circles. Benson Agadaga, another aspirant from the same district, was also denied clearance.
Rivers State recorded the highest number of affected aspirants in a single senatorial district, with four contenders from Rivers West failing to make the final clearance list. They include Oyukaye Flag Amachree, Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo, Jack-Rich Tein, and Banigo Ipalibo.
Zamfara State also witnessed a significant number of disqualifications, with seven aspirants across the Central, North, and West senatorial zones excluded from the race.
Despite releasing the names, the APC did not state the specific reasons behind the disqualification of the affected aspirants.
The development has triggered fresh political discussions as party members and supporters await further clarifications ahead of the highly anticipated primaries.
Below is the full list of aspirants disqualified from the APC senatorial race:
Adamawa State
– Hamish Idris — North
– Abdurman Kwacham — North
Anambra State
– Chimzobam Kingsley Nnalue — North
Bayelsa State
– Donald Daunemigita — West
– Ben Murray-Bruce — East
– Benson S. Agadaga — East
Cross River State
– Daniel Effiong Asuquo — South
– Oden Ibiang O Ewa — Central
Delta State
– Marian Nnamaka Ogoha-Ali — North
FCT
– Usman J. Wowo
– Abubakar Umar Abdullahi
Jigawa State
– Adam Mouktar Mohammed — South/West
Kebbi State
– Garba Musa Mai Doki — South
Kwara State
– Kollo B. Jiya — North
– Olutola John Onijala — South
– Awolola Muritala — South
– Adeleke Emmanuel Gbenga — South
Nasarawa State
– Abdullahi Tanko Zubairu — North
– Usman Muhammed Elegu — South
– Yusuf Moh’d Agabi — South
– Ari Ali Muhammed — South
Niger State
– Muhammed Rabiu Sadiq — Niger South
– Muhammed Bello A. — Niger South
– Bello Bawa Bwari — Niger South
Oyo State
– Ademola Wasiu Alli — Central
– Ajimobi Wasiu Adegboyega — North
– Kolapoboye Kola Daisi — South
– Faozey Oladotun Nurudeen — Central
– Hameed Afeez Repete — Central
– Akinremi Alade Bolaji — South
Plateau State
– Gyang Yaya Zi San — North
– Napoleon Binkap Bah — South
– Usman Ephraim Gar — Central
Rivers State
– Oyukaye Flag Amachree — West
– Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo — West
– Jack-Rich Tein T.S — West
– Banigo Ipalibo — West
– Barry Balera Mwara — South/East
Taraba State
– Bello Abdullahi Bodejo — Central
Yobe State
– Hassan H. Kafayos — North
Zamfara State
– Sanusi Ibrahim Garachi — Central
– Aliyu Abubakar — Central
– Muhammad Bashir Maru — Central
– Hassan Muhammad Gusau — Central
– Abubakar H. Moriiki — North
– Bilyaminu Yusuf — North
– Isyaka Ajiya Anka — West