The All Progressives Congress (APC) has published the names of 47 senatorial aspirants who have not been cleared to participate in its Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The list was contained in a press statement on Monday, signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
According to the statement, “The screening exercise was conducted by the Party’s Screening Committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.”
Notable among those not cleared is Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator who represented Bayelsa East, alongside Benson Agadaga, who also contested the same district.
Rivers West senatorial district had the highest number of disqualified aspirants, with four names listed: Oyukaye Flag Amachree, Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo, Jack-Rich Tein, and Banigo Ipalibo.
Zamfara State also recorded a high number, with seven aspirants across its Central, North, and West districts failing to secure clearance.
The APC did not provide reasons for the disqualification of the affected aspirants.
