On Monday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) released the names of 47 senatorial aspirants disqualified from participating in the party’s primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The list signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, revealed that the screening exercise was conducted by designated committees in line with the party’s internal guidelines and procedures.

Among the prominent aspirants denied clearance is former senator representing Bayelsa East, Ben Murray-Bruce. Another Bayelsa aspirant, Benson Agadaga, was also listed among those excluded from the primary process.

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Rivers West Senatorial District recorded one of the highest numbers of affected aspirants, with four names marked as “not cleared.” They include Oyukaye Flag Amachree, Tamunobaabo Wemike Danagogo, Jack-Rich Tein and former Rivers deputy governor, Ipalibo Banigo.

Zamfara State also featured prominently on the list, with seven aspirants from the state’s senatorial districts failing to secure clearance.

The APC, however, did not disclose specific reasons for the disqualification of the affected aspirants.

Other aspirants listed as not cleared came from Adamawa, Anambra, Cross River, Delta, the Federal Capital Territory, Jigawa, Kebbi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Oyo, Taraba, Plateau, Rivers, Yobe and Zamfara states.

The development comes days ahead of the party’s senatorial primaries as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections.