The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Gombe State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Gombe State. Bulus Kilawangs Amos representing Gombe South, Mohammed Danjuma Goje representing Gombe Central and Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali representing Gombe North all won on the platform of All Progressives Congress.
Affiliation | Party | Total | |
---|---|---|---|
PDP | APC | ||
Before Election | 1 | 2 | 3 |
After Election | 0 | 3 | 3 |
District | Incumbent | Party | Elected Senator | Party | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gombe South | Joshua Lidani | APC | Amos Bulus Kilawangs | APC | ||
Gombe Central | Mohammed Danjuma Goje | APC | Mohammed Danjuma Goje | APC | ||
Gombe North | Bayero Usman Nafada | APC | Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali | APC |
A total of 11 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. APC candidate Bulus Kilawangs Amos won the election, defeating PDP candidate, Binta Bello and 9 other party candidates. Amos scored 80,549 votes, while PDP candidate Bello scored 63,312 votes. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
APC | Bulus Kilawangs Amos | 80,549 | ||
PDP | Binta Bello | 63,312 | ||
Others | ||||
Total votes | 152,278 | 100% | ||
APC hold |
A total of 13 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. APC candidate Mohammed Danjuma Goje won the election, defeating PDP candidate Abubakar Nono and 11 other party candidates. Goje pulled 110,116 votes, while PDP candidate Nono scored 39,760. [6] [7]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
APC | Mohammed Danjuma Goje | 110,116 | ||
PDP | Abubakar Nono | 39,760 | ||
Others | ||||
Total votes | 160,131 | 100% | ||
APC hold |
A total of 18 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. APC candidate Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali won the election, defeating PDP candidate and former Gombe Governor, Ibrahim Dakwambo and 16 other party candidates. Alkali pulled 152,546 votes while his closest rival Dakwambo pulled 88,016 votes. [8]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
APC | Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali | 152,546 | ||
PDP | Ibrahim Dakwambo | 88,016 | ||
Others | ||||
Total votes | 246,131 | 100% | ||
APC hold |
Mohammed Danjuma Goje was a former Governor of Gombe State, Nigeria under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), taking office on 29 May 2003 during the 2003 Gombe State gubernatorial election. He is now a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo is a Nigerian politician who has served as senator for Gombe North since 2023. He previously served as governor of Gombe State from 2011 to 2019. He is a former Accountant-General of the Federation.
Sa'idu Ahmad Alkali, a Nigerian politician. He rose to prominence as the Senator for Gombe North senatorial district, initially elected in 2010. Despite facing electoral ups and downs, he showcased his commitment to public service, serving as a bridge between various political platforms and leaving an indelible mark on Nigerian politics.
Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya is a Nigerian businessman and politician who has served as the governor of Gombe State since 2019.
Amos Bulus Kilawangs is a Nigerian politician. He is the Senator Representing Gombe South Senatorial District He was elected during the February 2019 Nigerian general elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He is also the Vice Chairman at the Delta Committee from June 2019 till June 2023.
The 2003 Gombe State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Mohammed Danjuma Goje won the election, defeating Abubakar Habu Hashidu of the ANPP.
The 2023 Gombe State gubernatorial election was held on 18 March 2023, to elect the Governor of Gombe State, concurrent with elections to the Gombe State House of Assembly as well as twenty-seven other gubernatorial elections and elections to all other state houses of assembly. The election — which was postponed from its original 11 March date — was held three weeks after the presidential election and National Assembly elections. Incumbent APC Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya was re-elected by a margin of 18% over PDP nominee, businessman Mohammed Jibrin Barde.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Kano State held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Kano State. Ibrahim Shekarau representing Kano Central, Jibrin I Barau representing Kano North and Kabiru Ibrahim Gaya representing Kano south all won on the platform of All Progressives Congress.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Kaduna State held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Kaduna State. Kwari Suleiman Abdu representing Kaduna North, Sani Uba representing Kaduna Central both won on the platform of All Progressives Congress. while Laah Danjuma Tella representing Kaduna South returned to parliament on the platform of People's Democratic Party
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Ogun State held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Ogun State. Ibikunle Amosun Oyelaja representing Ogun Central, Ramoni Olalekan Mustapha representing Ogun East, and Tolulope Akinyemi Odebiyi representing Ogun West all won on the platform of the All Progressives Congress.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Ekiti State held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Ekiti State. Michael Opeyemi Bamidele representing Ekiti Central, Adetumbi Olubunmi representing Ekiti North and Adebayo Clement Adeyeye representing Ekiti South all won on the platform of All Progressives Congress; however, Adeyeye's win was later overturned, and the seat awarded to PDP incumbent Abiodun Olujimi.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Yobe State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Yobe State. Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai representing Yobe South, Ibrahim Gaidam representing Yobe East and Ahmad Lawan representing Yobe North all won on the platform of All Progressives Congress.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Benue State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Benue State. Patrick Abba Moro representing Benue South, Gabriel Suswam representing Benue North-East and Emmanuel Yisa Orker-Jev representing Benue North-West all won on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Ondo State held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Ondo State. Akinyelure Patrick Ayo representing Ondo Central, and Nicholas Tofowomo representing Ondo South both won on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria), while Robert Ajayi Boroffice representing Ondo North won on the platform of All Progressives Congress.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Kebbi State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Kebbi State. Bala Ibn Na'allah representing Kebbi South, Adamu Aliero representing Kebbi Central and Abdullahi Abubakar Yahaya representing Kebbi North all won on the platform of All Progressives Congress.
The 2019 Nigerian Senate election in Plateau State was held on February 23, 2019, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Plateau State. Ignatius Datong Longjan representing Plateau South and Hezekiah Ayuba Dimka representing Plateau Central all won on the platform of All Progressives Congress while Istifanus Gyang representing Plateau North won on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.
The 2015 Nigerian Senate election in Gombe State was held on March 28, 2015, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Gombe State. Mohammed Danjuma Goje representing Gombe Central and Usman Bayero Nafada representing Gombe North won on the platform of All Progressives Congress, while Joshua Moltobok representing Gombe South won on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.
The 2011 Nigerian Senate election in Gombe State was held on April 9, 2011, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Gombe State. Mohammed Danjuma Goje representing Gombe Central, Joshua Zidani representing Gombe South and Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali representing Gombe North all won on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections were held on 25 February 2023 in all 109 senatorial districts where voters elected senators using first-past-the-post voting. The last regular senatorial elections for all districts were in 2019.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Gombe State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Gombe State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the Senate and elections to the House of Representatives; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.