Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has expressed confidence that he will defeat Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the ballot, saying the 16 January 2027 election will produce “massive votes” and a “decisive victory” for him.

Asked whether he can defeat Akpoti-Uduaghan, Bello said: “16 January 2027 is around the corner. The result will speak for itself. The day will bring massive votes, decisive victory for Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State.”

The statement is a political assertion rather than a verified projection. Whether Bello can defeat Akpoti-Uduaghan will depend on the actual ballot, including voter turnout, party structures, candidate eligibility and the final composition of the contest. No independent polling or official result currently supports a definitive answer either way.