Kogi State Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has ratified an automatic ticket for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan as the party’s sole candidate for the Kogi Central Senatorial District in the 2027 general election.
The decision was reached at a meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Lokoja on Thursday, where members endorsed the earlier approval granted by the State Chairman, Muhammed Gambo.
The committee also affirmed Natasha’s leadership of the PDP in the state, citing her consistent support and financial backing for the party’s activities and structure.
Speaking at the meeting, Gambo, on behalf of members of the working committee, praised her performance on the floor of the Senate, saying, “She has continued to make the party proud through purposeful representation.
“Beyond her legislative duties, her impact in Kogi Central through empowerment programmes and her investments in infrastructure development have been outstanding.”
He said, “These include the construction of schools and markets, provision of housing accommodation, and skills training initiatives for constituents.”
The PDP assured the senator of its continued loyalty and support, declaring her the unanimous choice for the 2027 Kogi Central Senatorial race.
