Full List: APC Finally Releases Names of 47 Disqualified Senatorial Aspirants Ahead of Primaries
- The All Progressives Congress has barred 47 senatorial aspirants from contesting in its primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections
- The announcement, made by national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, followed a screening exercise conducted by the party’s committees
- High-profile names such as Ben Murray-Bruce and Benson Agadaga were among those disqualified
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that 47 senatorial aspirants will not be allowed to participate in its Senate primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The announcement was made on Monday, May 18, 2026, in a press statement signed by the APC national publicity secretary, Felix Morka.
Source: Twitter
According to the statement:
“The screening exercise was conducted by the Party’s Screening Committees in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.”
The party did not provide specific reasons for the disqualification of the aspirants.
APC primaries: High-profile names not cleared
According to the PUNCH, among those affected is Ben Murray-Bruce, a former senator who represented Bayelsa East, alongside Benson Agadaga, who also contested the same district.
In Rivers West senatorial district, four aspirants were disqualified: Oyukaye Flag Amachree, Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo, Jack-Rich Tein, and Banigo Ipalibo.
Zamfara State recorded the highest number of disqualified aspirants, with seven names spread across its Central, North, and West districts.
APC primaries: Full list of disqualified aspirants
Adamawa
- Hamish Idris — North
- Abdurman Kwacham — North
Anambra
- Chimzobam Kingsley Nnalue — North
Bayelsa
- Donald Daunemigita — West
- Ben Murray-Bruce — East
- Benson S. Agadaga — East
- 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
- 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 Abudullahi Bodejo — Central
Source: Facebook
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
Reacting, Ben Murray-Bruce wrote:
"Dear Punch Newspaper @MobilePunch,
"This report is fallacious. I was surprised to see it on your platform. It prompted me to call the Chairman of our great party, the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, to find out why you would report such a state of affairs. I have neither withdrawn nor been disqualified. These are very fluid times, and it would be in the best interest of journalistic excellence to exercise caution and verification, rather than utilise speed in your reportage. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria."
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Ex-minister’s son floors incumbent rep
Legit.ng earlier reported that Olumuyiwa Daramola, son of former Minister of State for Niger Delta Affairs, Prof. Claudius Daramola, emerged victorious in the APC primary election for the Okitipupa/Irele Federal Constituency.
The primary, held on Saturday across the 23 wards of the constituency, saw Daramola secure 6,547 votes, defeating the incumbent House of Representatives member, Hon. Jimi Odimayo, who polled 827 votes.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
