By Our Correspondent
A Magistrate Court sitting in Keffi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State has reportedly revoked the bail granted to the immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Keffi, Mohammed Bello Yakubu, popularly known as Bello Soja.
The bail was reportedly revoked following his failure to appear before the court for trial in a case involving an alleged vehicle donated to the APC by Nasarawa West Senatorial District lawmaker, Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada.
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The development has added another twist to the unfolding controversy involving the former Keffi APC chairman, who has been a vocal figure in the party’s internal political activities in the area.
According to reports, Yakubu was expected to appear before the court in connection with allegations surrounding the vehicle, which he was accused of selling.
Details of the court proceedings and the specific circumstances surrounding the alleged sale could not be independently established from the information available.
Bail Revoked Amid Political Tension:
The reported revocation of Yakubu’s bail comes amid heightened political tensions within the Nasarawa APC, particularly over the 2027 governorship race.
Yakubu, a retired military officer and Keffi resident, had reportedly demanded a credible primary election and rejected the declaration of Senator Wadada as the winner of the party’s governorship primary, alleging irregularities in the process.
His position has placed him among voices questioning aspects of the party’s internal electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The former APC chairman has also reportedly been accused of playing a role in the recent alleged stoning of Senator Wadada in Keffi by youths protesting what they described as poor representation in the Senate.
However, the allegation remains a matter of contention, and no finding of guilt has been established against Yakubu in relation to the incident.
Condolence Visit Before Court Development:
Interestingly, the court development reportedly came only hours after former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, led a condolence delegation to Yakubu following the death of his father-in-law.
The timing of the condolence visit and subsequent court development has generated further attention among political residents of Keffi, where the former APC chairman has remained an influential voice in local party affairs.
The latest development is expected to further fuel discussions over the growing political and legal controversies surrounding the Nasarawa APC as the 2027 elections approach.
