The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of 47 senatorial aspirants who failed to secure clearance to participate in the party’s Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development was announced on Monday in a statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

According to the party, the screening exercise was conducted by its screening committees “in accordance with established procedures and guidelines,” although no specific reasons were provided for the disqualification of the affected aspirants.

Ben Murray-Bruce Among High-Profile Names

One of the most notable figures on the list is Ben Murray-Bruce, the former senator who represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Also affected in the same district is Benson S. Agadaga.

The decision has already sparked conversations within political circles, especially in Bayelsa and Rivers states where several prominent aspirants were screened out.

Rivers, Zamfara Record Highest Number of Disqualifications

Rivers West Senatorial District recorded the highest number of disqualified aspirants, with four major political figures failing to make the clearance list:

• Oyukaye Flag Amachree
• Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo
• Jack-Rich Tein T.S
• Banigo Ipalibo

Zamfara State also saw a significant number of aspirants affected, with seven names across the Central, North, and West senatorial districts failing the screening process.

Political Tension Builds Ahead of Primaries

The release of the list is expected to intensify internal party tensions as stakeholders await further clarification from the APC leadership.

Political observers say the lack of publicly stated reasons for the disqualifications could fuel speculation, legal disputes, and negotiations behind the scenes as the party prepares for competitive primaries nationwide.

Full Breakdown of Disqualified Aspirants by State

Adamawa

• Hamish Idris — North
• Abdurman Kwacham — North

Anambra

• Chimzobam Kingsley Nnalue — North

Bayelsa

• Donald Daunemigita — West
• Ben Murray-Bruce — East
• Benson S. Agadaga — East

Cross River

• Daniel Effiong Asuquo — South
• Oden Ibiang O Ewa — Central

Delta

• Marian Nnamaka Ogoha-Ali — North

FCT

• Usman J. Wowo
• Abubakar Umar Abdullahi

Jigawa

• Adam Mouktar Mohammed — South/West

Kebbi

• Garba Musa Mai Doki — South

Kwara

• Kollo B. Jiya — North
• Olutola John Onijala — South
• Awolola Muritala — South
• Adeleke Emmanuel Gbenga — South

Nasarawa

• Abdullahi Tanko Zubairu — North
• Usman Muhammed Elegu — South
• Yusuf Moh’d Agabi — South
• Ari Ali Muhammed — South

Niger

• Muhammed Rabiu Sadiq — Niger South
• Muhammed Bello A. — Niger South
• Bello Bawa Bwari — Niger South

Oyo

• 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

• Gyang Yaya Zi San — North
• Napoleon Binkap Bah — South
• Usman Ephraim Gar — Central

Rivers

• Oyukaye Flag Amachree — West
• Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo — West
• Jack-Rich Tein T.S — West
• Banigo Ipalibo — West
• Barry Balera Mwara — South/East

Taraba

• Bello Abdullahi Bodejo — Central

Yobe

• Hassan H. Kafayos — North

Zamfara

• 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

Why This Story Matters

The APC screening outcome could reshape the party’s internal power dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections. With several influential aspirants excluded, attention is now shifting to possible appeals, political negotiations, and emerging alliances within affected states.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a list of 47 senatorial aspirants who failed to secure clearance to participate in the party’s Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The development was announced on Monday in a statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.

According to the party, the screening exercise was conducted by its screening committees “in accordance with established procedures and guidelines,” although no specific reasons were provided for the disqualification of the affected aspirants.

Ben Murray-Bruce Among High-Profile Names

One of the most notable figures on the list is Ben Murray-Bruce, the former senator who represented Bayelsa East Senatorial District. Also affected in the same district is Benson S. Agadaga.

The decision has already sparked conversations within political circles, especially in Bayelsa and Rivers states where several prominent aspirants were screened out.

Rivers, Zamfara Record Highest Number of Disqualifications

Rivers West Senatorial District recorded the highest number of disqualified aspirants, with four major political figures failing to make the clearance list:

• Oyukaye Flag Amachree
• Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo
• Jack-Rich Tein T.S
• Banigo Ipalibo

Zamfara State also saw a significant number of aspirants affected, with seven names across the Central, North, and West senatorial districts failing the screening process.

Political Tension Builds Ahead of Primaries

The release of the list is expected to intensify internal party tensions as stakeholders await further clarification from the APC leadership.

Political observers say the lack of publicly stated reasons for the disqualifications could fuel speculation, legal disputes, and negotiations behind the scenes as the party prepares for competitive primaries nationwide.

Full Breakdown of Disqualified Aspirants by State

Adamawa

• Hamish Idris — North
• Abdurman Kwacham — North

Anambra

• Chimzobam Kingsley Nnalue — North

Bayelsa

• Donald Daunemigita — West
• Ben Murray-Bruce — East
• Benson S. Agadaga — East

Cross River

• Daniel Effiong Asuquo — South
• Oden Ibiang O Ewa — Central

Delta

• Marian Nnamaka Ogoha-Ali — North

FCT

• Usman J. Wowo
• Abubakar Umar Abdullahi

Jigawa

• Adam Mouktar Mohammed — South/West

Kebbi

• Garba Musa Mai Doki — South

Kwara

• Kollo B. Jiya — North
• Olutola John Onijala — South
• Awolola Muritala — South
• Adeleke Emmanuel Gbenga — South

Nasarawa

• Abdullahi Tanko Zubairu — North
• Usman Muhammed Elegu — South
• Yusuf Moh’d Agabi — South
• Ari Ali Muhammed — South

Niger

• Muhammed Rabiu Sadiq — Niger South
• Muhammed Bello A. — Niger South
• Bello Bawa Bwari — Niger South

Oyo

• 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

• Gyang Yaya Zi San — North
• Napoleon Binkap Bah — South
• Usman Ephraim Gar — Central

Rivers

• Oyukaye Flag Amachree — West
• Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo — West
• Jack-Rich Tein T.S — West
• Banigo Ipalibo — West
• Barry Balera Mwara — South/East

Taraba

• Bello Abdullahi Bodejo — Central

Yobe

• Hassan H. Kafayos — North

Zamfara

• 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

Why This Story Matters

The APC screening outcome could reshape the party’s internal power dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections. With several influential aspirants excluded, attention is now shifting to possible appeals, political negotiations, and emerging alliances within affected states.