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The 2023 Nigerian House of Representatives elections were held on 25 February 2023 where voters elected members of the House of Representatives using first-past-the-post voting in all 360 federal constituencies. [1] [2] The last regular House elections for all districts were in 2019.
Other federal elections, including the Senate elections and the presidential election, held on the same date while state elections were held two weeks afterwards on 18 March. The winners of these House elections will serve beginning in the 10th Nigerian National Assembly. The APC have held a majority in the House of Representatives since the 2015 elections and solidified that majority in 2019.
After the 2015–2019 House of Representatives term led by Speaker Yakubu Dogara (Peoples Democratic Party) and with a slight All Progressives Congress majority, the 2019 elections were categorized by a large shift back towards the APC. As in the Senate, the APC solidified its majority after nearly losing it due to defections in 2018.
At the opening of the 9th Nigeria National Assembly, Femi Gbajabiamila (APC-Surulere I) was elected as Speaker and Ahmed Idris Wase (APC-Wase) became Deputy Speaker as the party avoided the internal struggles that led Dogara and Yusuf Sulaimon Lasun to take those offices in 2015. [3] On the other hand, the emergence of PDP leadership was immensely contentious as the party nominated Kingsley Chinda (PDP-Obio/Akpor) to become the House Minority Leader but Gbajabiamila named Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Aniocha/Oshimili) to the position; the dispute over Elumelu's leadership lasted nearly two years. [4] [5] During the first half of the 2019–2023 term, the APC expanded its majority through the defections of over a dozen MHRs but in the second half of the term, both major parties were hit by several defections to the other side and to minor parties as party primaries for 2023 neared. The defections to minor parties even lead to speculation on the possibility of no party gaining a majority in 2023. [6]
From the perspective of the APC, analysts viewed the 9th House as a stark change from the legislature versus executive disputes that were commonplace during the 8th House but critics mocked the body as a rubber stamp that practically acted as an arm of the executive branch. In terms of specific major bills, the House was noted for passing the Sexual Harassment Bill in July 2020, the Finance Bill 2020 in December 2020, the Petroleum Industry Bill in July 2021, a new Electoral Act in January 2022, dozens of constitutional amendments in March 2022, and an Electoral Act amendment in May 2022. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] On the other hand, it was criticized for voting down constitutional amendments for mandating women inclusion in government and diaspora voting along with the continuous refusal to address gender equality and rampant misappropriation of public funds. [13] [14] [15] [16]
In total, 46 members of the House of Representatives—including one A member, one ADP member, 16 APC members, two APGA members, three LP members, 22 PDP members, and one SDP member—opted not to run for re-election, 36 of whom are seeking another office.
Two seats will be vacant on the day of the election due to deaths, none of which will be filled until the next House.
Eleven members of the House of Representatives withdrew from primary elections. However, nine of the members later decamped from their original party with eight winning the nomination of their new party with one member's current status unknown.
One incumbent withdrew from their nomination.
In total, 64 members of the House of Representatives—including 45 APC members and 19 PDP members—lost in primary elections. [note 2] After the primary defeats, 17 of the members defected to new parties with ten members then winning the House nomination of the new party. Another three of the members defected to new parties then won the nomination of the new party for a different office.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | |
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All Progressives Congress | 176 | -36 | |||
Peoples Democratic Party | 119 | -8 | |||
Labour Party | 35 | +34 | |||
New Nigeria People's Party | 19 | New | |||
All Progressives Grand Alliance | 5 | -5 | |||
African Democratic Congress | 2 | -1 | |||
Social Democratic Party | 2 | +1 | |||
Young Progressives Party | 2 | +2 | |||
Others | 0 | -6 | |||
Total | 360 | 0 | |||
Registered voters/turnout | 93,469,008 | – | |||
Source: [29] [30] [31] |
Parties | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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APC | PDP | APGA | ADC | AA | PRP | LP | SDP | ADP | APM | NNPP | A | YPP | Vacant | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last election (2019) | 202 | 126 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 [note 3] | 360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Before these elections | 192 | 128 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 2 [note 4] | 360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Office | Name | Party | Constituency | Votes | % | Position | Result | ||
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Presiding officers | Speaker of the House | Femi Gbajabiamila | APC | Surulere I | TBD | ||||
Deputy Speaker of the House | Ahmed Idris Wase | APC | Wase | TBD | |||||
Majority leadership | Majority Leader | Alhassan Doguwa | APC | Doguwa/Tudun Wada | TBD | ||||
Deputy Majority Leader | Peter Ohiozojeh Akpatason | APC | Akoko-Edo | TBD | |||||
Majority Whip | Mohammed Tahir Monguno | APC | Monguno/Marte/Nganzai | Did not seek re-election | Not re-elected | ||||
Deputy Majority Whip | Nkeiruka Onyejeocha | APC | Isuikwuato/Umunneochi | TBD | |||||
Minority leadership | Minority Leader | Ndudi Elumelu | PDP | Aniocha North/Aniocha South/ Oshimili North/Oshimili South | TBD | ||||
Deputy Minority Leader | Toby Okechukwu | PDP | Aninri/Awgu/Oji River | Lost renomination | Not re-elected | ||||
Minority Whip | Gideon Lucas Gwani | PDP | Kaura | TBD | |||||
Deputy Minority Whip | Adesegun Abdel-Majid Adekoya | PDP | Ijebu North/Ijebu East/ Ogun Waterside | TBD |
Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Abak/Etim Ekpo/Ika [note 9] | Aniekan Umanah | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno | Patrick Ifon | PDP | Incumbent retired New member elected PDP hold |
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Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium | Onofiok Luke | PDP | Incumbent retired [21] New member elected PDP hold |
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Ikono/Ini | Emmanuel Ukpong-udo | YPP [note 10] | Incumbent withdrew from primary [note 11] [46] Incumbent lost re-election under nomination of new party New member elected PDP gain |
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Ikot Abasi/Mkpat Enin/Eastern Obolo | Francis Uduyok | PDP | Incumbent retired New member elected PDP hold |
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Ikot Ekpene/Essien Udim/Obot Akara | Nsikak Ekong | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member elected PDP hold |
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Itu/Ibiono Ibom | Henry Archibong | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member elected PDP hold | |
Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urue Offong/Oruko [note 9] | Vacant | New member to be elected |
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Ukanafun/Oruk Anam | Unyime Idem | PDP | Incumbent re-elected |
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Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan | Michael Enyong | PDP | Incumbent retired New member elected PDP hold |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Brass/Nembe | Israel Sunny-Goli | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Ogbia | Azibapu Fred Obua | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Sagbama/Ekeremor | Fred Agbedi | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Southern Ijaw [note 9] | Preye Influence Goodluck Oseke | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Yenagoa/Kolokuna/Opokuma | Stephen Azaiki | PDP | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Ado/Ogbadibo/Opkokwu | Francis Ottah Agbo | PDP | Incumbent status unknown | |
Apa/Agatu | Godday Samuel | APC [note 22] | Incumbent lost nomination New member to be elected |
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Buruku | Kpam Sokpo | LP [note 23] | Incumbent lost renomination [note 24] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Gboko/Tarka | John Dyegh | PDP [note 21] | Incumbent nominated |
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Guma/Makurdi | Benjamin Mzondu | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Gwer East/Gwer West | Mark Gbillah | LP [note 25] | Incumbent lost renomination [note 26] New member to be elected |
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Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo | Richard Gbande | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Konshisha/Vandeikya | Herman Hembe | LP [note 27] | Incumbent retired [64] New member to be elected |
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Kwande/Ushongo | Robert Tyough | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Oju/Obi | Samson Okwu | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Otukpo/Ohimini | Blessing Onuh | APC [note 12] | Incumbent nominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Askira-Uba/Hawul | Haruna Mshelia | APC | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Bama/Ngala/Kala-Balge | Zainab Gimba | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Biu/Kwaya Kusar/Shani/Bayo | Muktar Aliyu Betara | APC | Incumbent renominated [68] |
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Chibok/Damboa/Gwoza | Ahmadu Usman Jaha | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Dikwa/Mafa/Konduga | Ibrahim Mohammed Bukar | APC | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Gubio/Kaga/Magumeri | Usman Zannah | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Jere | Ahmad Satomi | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Kukawa/Mobbar/Abadam/Guzamala | Bukar Gana Kareto | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Maiduguri (Metropolitan) | Abdulkadir Rahis | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Monguno/Marte/Nganzai | Mohammed Tahir Monguno | APC | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Abi/Yakurr | Alex Egbona | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Akamkpa/Biase | Daniel Effiong Asuquo | LP [note 28] | Incumbent retired [18] New member to be elected |
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Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South | Essien Ayi | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Calabar Municipal/Odukpani | Eta Mbora Edim | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Ikom/Boki | Chris Ngoro Agibe | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra | Ochiglegor Idagbo | APC [note 8] | Incumbent nominated |
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Obubra/Etung | Michael Etaba | APC [note 8] | Incumbent nominated |
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Ogoja/Yala | Jude Ngaji | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Aniocha/Oshimili | Ndudi Elumelu | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Bomadi/Patani | Nicholas Mutu | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Burutu | Julius Gbabojor Pondi | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Ethiope East/Ethiope West | Ben Igbakpa | NNPP [note 29] | Incumbent lost renomination [note 30] Incumbent's status unknown |
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Ika North East/Ika South | Victor Nwokolo | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Isoko South/Isoko North | Ogor Okuweh | PDP | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie | Efe Afe | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Nkokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwuani | Ossai Nicholas Ossai | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu | Francis Waive | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Warri North/Warri South/Warri South West | Thomas Ereyitomi | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Abakaliki/Izzi | Sylvester Ogbaga | PDP | Incumbent retired [17] New member to be elected |
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Afikpo North/Afikpo South | Iduma Igariwey | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Ezza North/Ishielu [note 9] | Edwin Anayo | PDP | Incumbent retired [22] New member to be elected |
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Ezza South/Ikwo | Chinedu Ogah | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Ebonyi/Ohaukwu | Chukwuma Nwazunku | PDP | Incumbent retired [17] New member to be elected |
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Ivo/Ohaozara/Onicha | Livinus Makwe | PDP | Incumbent's status unknown |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Akoko-Edo | Peter Ohiozojeh Akpatason | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Egor/Ikpoba-Okha | Vacant |
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Esan Central/Esan South/Igueben [note 1] | Joe Edionwele | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Esan North East/Esan South East | Sergius Ogun | PDP | Incumbent retired |
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Etsako East/Etsako West Etsako Central | Johnson Oghuma | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Oredo | Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama | PDP | Incumbent retired |
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Orhionmwon/Uhunmwonde [note 9] | Patrick Aisowieren | APC | Incumbent's status unknown |
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Ovia North East/Ovia South West | Dennis Idahosa | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Owan East/Owan West | Julius Ihonvbere | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Ado Ekiti/Irepodun-Ifelodun | Olusola Steve Fatoba | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Ekiti South West/Ikere/Ise/Orun | Raphael Adeyemi Adaramodu | APC | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Emure/Gbonyin/Ekiti East | Richard Bamisile | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Ido/Osi, Moba/Ilejeme | Ibrahim Kunle Olanrewaju | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Ijero/Ekiti West/Efon | Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Ikole/Oye | Peter Owolabi | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Abaji/Gwagwalada/Kwali/Kuje | Hassan Usman Sokodabo | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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AMAC/Bwari | Micah Jiba | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Akko | Usman Bello Kumo | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Balanga/Billiri | Victor Mela Danzaria | APC | Incumbent renominated | |
Dukku/Nafada | Aishatu Jibril Dukku | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye | Yaya Bauchi Tongo | PDP [note 21] | Incumbent renominated |
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Kaltungo/Shongom | Simon Elisha Karu | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Yamaltu/Deba | Abubakar Yunusa Ahmad | APC | Incumbent's status unknown |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Aliero/Gwandu/Jega | Muhammad Umar Jega | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Arewa/Dandi [note 9] | Umar Abdullahi Kamba | PDP [note 21] | Incumbent lost renomination [note 50] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Argungu/Augie | Basher Isah | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Bagudo/Suru | Bello Kaoje | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Bunza/Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo | Muhammad Bello Yakubu | APC [note 46] | Incumbent lost nomination [note 51] New member to be elected |
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Fakai/Sakaba/Wasagu/Danko/Zuru | Kabir Ibrahim Tukura | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Koko-Besse/Maiyama [note 9] | Shehu Mohammed Koko | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Ngaski/Shanga/Yauri | Yusuf Tanko Sununu | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Asa/Ilorin West | Abdulyekeen Alajagusi | APC | Incumbent's status unknown |
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Baruten/Kaiama | Mohammed Omar Bio | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Edu/Moro/Pategi | Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-ero | Raheem Tunji Olawuyi | APC | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Ilorin East/Ilorin South | Abdulganiyu Saka Cook Olododo | SDP [note 52] | Incumbent nominated |
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Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun | Ismail Tijani | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Akwanga/Nasarawa/Eggon/Wamba | Abdulkarim Usman | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Awe/Doma/Keana | Abubakar Nalaraba | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Keffi/Karu/Kokona | Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi | SDP [note 53] | Incumbent lost renomination [note 54] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Lafia/Obi | Abubakar Sarki Dahiru | SDP [note 52] | Incumbent lost renomination [note 55] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Nassarawa/Toto | Abdulmumin Muhammed Ari | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Agaie/Lapai | Abdullahi Mamudu | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Agwara/Borgu | Ja'afaru Mohammed | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Bida/Gbako/Katcha | Saidu Musa Abdullahi | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Bosso/Paikoro | Shehu Barwa Beji | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Chanchaga | Mohammed Umar Bago | APC | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Gurara/Suleja/Tapa | Abubakar Lado | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Kontagora/Wushishi/Mariga/Mashegu | Abdullahi Idris Garba | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Lavun/Mokwa/Edati | Abdullahi Usman Gbatamangi | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Magama/Rijau | Shehu Saleh | APC [note 12] | Incumbent nominated |
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Shiroro/Rafi/Munya | Umar Saidu Doka | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Barkin Ladi/Riyom | Simon Mwadkwon | PDP | Incumbent retired [19] New member to be elected |
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Bokkos/Mangu | Solomon Maren | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Jos North/Bassa | Muhammad Adamu Alkali | PRP | Incumbent renominated |
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Jos South/Jos East | Dachung Musa Bagos | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Kanke/Pankshin/Kanam | Yusuf Adamu Gagdi | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Langtang North/Langtang South | Beni Lar | PDP | Incumbent renominated | |
Mikang/Qua’an/Pan/Shedam | Komsol Longgap | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Wase | Ahmed Idris Wase | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Bali/Gassol | Abdulsalam Gambo Mubarak | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Jalingo/Yorro/Zing | Kasimu Bello Maigari | APC | Incumbent's status unknown |
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Karim Lamido/Lau/Ardo-Kola | Danladi Baido | SDP [note 64] | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Sardauna/Gashaka/Kurmi | David Abel Fuoh | APC [note 8] | Incumbent nominated |
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Takuma/Donga/Ussa [note 9] | Rima Kwewum | PDP | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Wukari/Ibi | Usman Danjuma Shiddi | APC [note 12] | Incumbent retired New member to be elected |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Bade/Jakusko | Zakariyau Galadima | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Bursari/Geidam/Yunusari | Lawan Shettima Ali | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Damaturu/Gujba/Gulani/Tarmuwa | Khadija Bukar Abba Ibrahim | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Fika/Fune | Abubakar Yerima Idris | APC | Incumbent lost renomination New member to be elected |
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Machina/Nguru/Yusufari/Karasuwa | Tijjani Zannah Zakariya | APC | Incumbent renominated |
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Nangere/Potiskum | Ibrahim Umar Potiskum | APC | Incumbent status unknown |
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Constituency | Incumbent | Results | ||
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Incumbent | Party | Status | Candidates | |
Anka/Talata/Mafara | Kabiru Yahaya | PDP | Incumbent renominated |
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Bakura/Maradun | Ahmed Bakura Muhammad | PDP [note 18] | Incumbent withdrew from primary [note 65] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Bungudu/Maru | Shehu Ahmed | PDP [note 18] | Incumbent withdrew from primary [note 66] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Gunmi/Bukkuyum [note 9] | Sulaiman Abubakar Gumi | PDP [note 18] | Incumbent withdrew from primary [note 67] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Gusau/Tsafe [note 9] | Kabiru Amadu | PDP [note 18] | Incumbent withdrew from primary [note 68] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji | Sani Umar Dan-Galadima | PDP [note 18] | Incumbent withdrew from primary [note 69] Incumbent's status unknown |
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Shinkafi/Zurmi | Bello Hassan Shinkafi | PDP [note 18] | Incumbent withdrew from primary [note 70] Incumbent nominated by new party |
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The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Bauchi State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Bauchi 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Bayelsa State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Bayelsa 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Edo State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Edo 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate election in the Federal Capital Territory will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the single federal Senator from the Federal Capital Territory, with the senatorial district being coterminous with the Territory at-large. The election 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Imo State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Imo 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Kano State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Kano 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Katsina State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Katsina 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Kebbi State will be held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Kebbi 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.
The 2023 Nigerian Senate elections in Lagos State was held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 federal Senators from Lagos State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections coincided 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.
The 2023 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Abia State was held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 House of Representatives members from Abia 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 House of Representatives and elections to the Senate; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.
Abia State elections in 2023 will be on 25 February, 11 March, and 28 April 2023. As a part of the nationwide election, the state will vote for President and Vice President on 25 February. Additionally, there will also be elections on the same day for the Senate and the House of Representatives. On 11 March, the election for Governor of Abia State will be held alongside elections to the state House of Assembly. Local government elections are scheduled for 28 April.
In Plateau North, the incumbent Senator Istifanus Gyang will slug it out with Hon. Simon Mwadkwon at the PDP primaries. Hon Mwadkwon is the incumbent House of Representatives member from Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency in Plateau state. He has made up his mind to drag the Senate seat with incumbent Senator Gyang.
Others that were returned unopposed to contest, include Dr. Zainab Gimba for Bama/Ngala/Kala/Balge constituency, Usman Zannah for Kaga/Magumeri/Gubio, Abdulkadir Rahis for the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC), Ahmed Satomi for Jere, Tarpaya Asarya for Askira/Uba/Hawul, Muhammad Abuna for Konduga/Dikwa/Mafa, Muktar Betara for Biu/Shani/Bayo/Kwaya/Kusar and Usman Jaha for Gwoza/Damboa/Chibok federal constituencies in the state.
A delegation of leaders and loyalists from Biu/Bayo/Kwaya Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency in Borno, led by a former Deputy Governor of Borno State, Adamu Shettima Yuguda, on Thursday bought nomination and declaration of interest forms of the APC for Betara to seek re-election to the House in the 2023 general elections.
For the eight House of Representatives seats in the state, four incumbent members were...returned to the Lower Chamber of the National Assembly. They include Rt. Hon Legor Idagbor, Rt. Hon Mike Etaba, Hon Alex Egbona and Hon. Jude Ngaji representing Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku, Obubra/Etung, Abi/Yakurr and Ogoja/Yala federal constituencies respectively. The new entrants...who clinched the Reps ticket are Rt. Hon Joseph Bassey, the Deputy Speaker of Cross River Assembly, Mr Edim Inok, immediate past state chairman of APC and Dr. Emil Iyang, chairman of Board of Governing Council of University of Cross River State, for Calabar South/Akpabuyo/Bakassi, Calabar Municipality/Odukpani and Akampka/Biase federal constituencies respectively.
Ali Isa has been declared the winner of the primary election, garnering 43 votes out of 61 to defeat his rival and lawmaker Rambi Ayala, representing Biliri East in the State House of Assembly who scored nine votes.
Taiwo Shote, won the party's ticket for Ijebu Ode/Ijebu North-East and Odogbolu Federal Constituency as he polled 100 votes to defeat other aspirants.