The 2023 Nigerian House of Representatives elections will hold on 25 February 2023 where voters will elect members of the House of Representatives using
first-past-the-post voting
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in all 360 federal constituencies.
The last regular House elections for all districts were in 2019.
Other federal elections, including the
Senate elections and the
presidential election
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Chile
The pre ...
, will also be held on the same date while
state elections will be held two weeks afterwards on 11 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
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since the
2015 elections
The following elections were scheduled to occur in the year 2015.
Africa
* 2015 Beninese parliamentary election 26 April 2015
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and solidified that majority in
2019
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.
Background
After the 2015–2019 House of Representatives term led by
Speaker
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Society and politics
* Speaker (politics), the presiding officer in a legislative assembly
* Public speaker, one who gives a speech or lecture
* A person producing speech: the producer of a given utterance, especially:
** I ...
Yakubu Dogara
Yakubu Dogara (born 26 December 1967) is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria.
Dogara is a member of the PDP who has served as the House of Representatives Member for Bog ...
(
Peoples Democratic Party) and with a slight
All Progressives Congress
The All Progressives Congress (APC) is one of the two major contemporary political parties in Nigeria, along with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Founded on 6 February 2013 from a merger of Nigeria's three largest opposition parties, the ...
majority, the
2019 elections were categorized by a large shift back towards the APC. As in the
Senate
A senate is a deliberative assembly, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature. The name comes from the ancient Roman Senate (Latin: ''Senatus''), so-called as an assembly of the senior (Latin: ''senex'' meaning "the el ...
, the APC solidified its majority after nearly losing it due to defections in 2018.
At the opening of the
9th Nigeria National Assembly
The 9th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a bicameral legislature inaugurated on 11 June 2019 and the assembly will run its course until 11 June 2023.
Principal Officers Senate Presiding officers
Majority leadership
...
,
Femi Gbajabiamila
Olufemi Hakeem Gbajabiamila (born 25 June 1962), is a Nigerian lawyer and politician. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gbajabiamila has served as Speaker of the House of Representatives since 2019.
Early life and education
Olu ...
(APC-Surulere I) was elected as
Speaker
Speaker may refer to:
Society and politics
* Speaker (politics), the presiding officer in a legislative assembly
* Public speaker, one who gives a speech or lecture
* A person producing speech: the producer of a given utterance, especially:
** I ...
and
Ahmed Idris Wase
Ahmed Idris (known as Ahmed Idris Wase; born 1 June 1964) is a Nigerian politician who serves as the Deputy Speaker of the 9th Nigerian House of Representatives. He is a member of All Progressive Congress
Education and personal life
Idris ...
(APC-Wase) became
Deputy Speaker
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Usage
The title was first recorded in 1377 to describe the role of Thomas de Hungerf ...
as the party avoided the internal struggles that led Dogara and
Yusuf Sulaimon Lasun to take those offices in 2015. On the other hand, the emergence of PDP leadership was immensely contentious as the party nominated
Kingsley Chinda
Kingsley Ogundu Chinda (born 24 March 1966) is a Nigerian politician and member of the Nigerian National Assembly. O.K Chinda is currently representing Obio/Akpor Constituency in the Federal House of Representative.
Early life and education ...
(PDP-Obio/Akpor) to become the House Minority Leader but Gbajabiamila named
Ndudi Elumelu
Ndudi Godwin Elumelu (born 23 February 1965) is a Nigerian politician representing Aniocha and Oshimili federal constituency in the House of Representatives, He is currently the Minority leader of the House of Representatives. and a junior brot ...
(PDP-Aniocha/Oshimili) to the position; the dispute over Elumelu's leadership lasted nearly two years. 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.
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
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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. 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.
Retirements
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, and one SDP member—opted not to run for re-election, 36 of whom are seeking another office.
#Abakaliki/Izzi (
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State ( ig, Ȯra Ebonyi) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by Benue State, Enugu State to the west, Cross River State to the east and southeast, and Abia State to the southwes ...
):
Sylvester Ogbaga (PDP) is retired to
run for the governorship of Ebonyi State.
#Aguata (
Anambra State
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State ...
):
Chukwuma Michael Umeoji
Chukwuma Michael Umeoji is a Nigerian Politician and current member, Federal House of Representatives representing Aguata Federal Constituency Anambra State in the 9th National Assembly.
Umeoji was the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ...
(APC) is retired to
run for senator for Anambra South.
#Akamkpa/Biase (
Cross River State
)
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):
Daniel Effiong Asuquo (LP) is initially retired to unsuccessfully
run for the governorship of Cross River State then
run for senator for Cross River South.
#Akinyele/Lagelu (
Oyo State
Oyo State is an inland state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Oyo State is bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun ...
):
Oluokun Akintola (APC) is retiring.
#Arochukwu/Ohafia (
Abia State
Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the ...
):
Uko Nkole
Uko Ndukwe Nkole (born 20/10/1975 in Ozu Abam Arochukwu, Abia State) is a Nigerian politician and member of the Nigerian National Assembly. Nkole was the representative from Arochukwu/Ohafia in the Federal House of Representative in the 8th and ...
(PDP) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for senator for Abia North.
#Askira-Uba/Hawul (
Borno State
Borno State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Yobe to the west, Gombe to the southwest, and Adamawa to the south while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon, its northern border ...
):
Haruna Mshelia (APC) is retiring.
#Barkin Ladi/Riyom (
Plateau State
Plateau State is the twelfth-largest Nigerian state. It is in the centre of the country includes a range of hills surrounding the Jos Plateau, its capital, and the entire plateau itself.
Plateau State is described as "The Home of Peace and To ...
):
Simon Mwadkwon (PDP) is retired to
run for senator for Plateau North.
#Bauchi (
Bauchi State
Bauchi State (Fula: ''Leydi Bauchi'' 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤦𞤢𞤵𞤷𞥅𞤭) is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Kano and Jigawa to the north, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Gombe and Yobe to the ea ...
):
Yakubu Shehu Abdullahi (APC) is retired to
run for senator for Bauchi South.
#Chanchaga (
Niger State
Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. Niger state has three political zones, zone A,B and C. The state's capital is at Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. It was fo ...
):
Mohammed Umar Bago
Mohammed Umar Bago (born 22 February 1974) is a Nigerian politician. He was born in Minna, Niger State, to a Nupe family, He is a member of parliament for Chanchaga, Federal Constituency. He stands with the APC Party. He ran in the 9th National ...
(APC) is retired to
run for the governorship of Niger State.
#Dass/Bogoro/Tafawa Balewa (
Bauchi State
Bauchi State (Fula: ''Leydi Bauchi'' 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤦𞤢𞤵𞤷𞥅𞤭) is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Kano and Jigawa to the north, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Gombe and Yobe to the ea ...
):
Yakubu Dogara
Yakubu Dogara (born 26 December 1967) is a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as the 14th Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria.
Dogara is a member of the PDP who has served as the House of Representatives Member for Bog ...
(PDP) is retiring.
#Degema/Bonny (
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
):
Farah Dagogo
Farah Dagogo (born 29 November 1982) is a Nigerian politician.
Hon. Dagogo was born in Port Harcourt. In 2019 he was elected as the representative of Degema/Bonny Federal Constituency in Rivers State for the People's Democratic Party. Prior to ...
(PDP) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for the governorship of Rivers State.
#Dikwa/Mafa/Konduga (
Borno State
Borno State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Yobe to the west, Gombe to the southwest, and Adamawa to the south while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon, its northern border ...
):
Ibrahim Mohammed Bukar (APC) is retiring.
#Ebonyi/Ohaukwu (
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State ( ig, Ȯra Ebonyi) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by Benue State, Enugu State to the west, Cross River State to the east and southeast, and Abia State to the southwes ...
):
Chukwuma Nwazunku (PDP) is retired to
run for the governorship of Ebonyi State.
#Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno (
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe ...
):
Patrick Ifon (PDP) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for senator for Akwa Ibom South.
#Ekiti South West/Ikere/Ise/Orun (Ekiti State):
Raphael Adeyemi Adaramodu (APC) is retired to
run for senator for Ekiti South.
#Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-ero (
Kwara State
Kwara State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Kwárà), is a state in Western Nigeria, bordered to the east by Kogi State, to the north by Niger state, and to the south by Ekiti, Osun, and Oyo states, while its western border makes up part of the internation ...
):
Raheem Olawuyi (APC) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for senator for Kwara South.
#Esan North East/Esan South East (
Edo State
Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...
):
Sergius Ogun (PDP) is retiring.
#Etinan/Nsit Ibom/Nsit Ubium (
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe ...
):
Onofiok Luke
Onofiok Akpan Luke (born 16 March 1978) is a lawyer and legislator in the Nigerian House of Representatives.
Personal life and education
Luke graduated in 2005 from the University of Uyo, Nigeria with an LL.B. In 2009, he underwent further ...
(PDP) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for the governorship of Akwa Ibom State.
#Ezza North/Ishielu (
Ebonyi State
Ebonyi State ( ig, Ȯra Ebonyi) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north and northeast by Benue State, Enugu State to the west, Cross River State to the east and southeast, and Abia State to the southwes ...
):
Edwin Anayo (PDP) is retired to
run for the governorship of Ebonyi State.
#Funtua/Dandume (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
):
Mohammed Muntari Dandutse (APC) is retired to
run for senator for Katsina South.
#Ikot Abasi/Mkpat Enin/Eastern Obolo (
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe ...
):
Francis Uduyok (PDP) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for senator for Akwa Ibom South.
#Ile-oluji/Okeigbo/Odigbo (
Ondo State
Ondo State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Oǹdó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It borders Ekiti State to the north, Kogi State to the northeast, Edo State to the east, Delta State to t ...
):
Mayowa Akinfolarin (APC) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for senator for Ondo South.
#Illela/Gwadabawa (Sokoto State):
Abdullahi Balarabe Salame (PDP) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for the governorship of Sokoto State.
#Iseyin/Kajola/Iwajowa/Itesiwaju (
Oyo State
Oyo State is an inland state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Oyo State is bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun ...
):
Shina Peller
Shina Abiola Peller (born 14 May 1976) is a Nigerian entrepreneur, politician, Industrialist, and a Member of the 9th National Assembly. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Aquila Group of Companies and Club Quilox. Shina Peller ...
(A) is retired to
run for senator for Oyo North.
#Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South (
Abia State
Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the ...
):
Darlington Nwokocha (LP) is retired to
run for senator for Abia Central.
#Isoko South/Isoko North (
Delta State):
Ogor Okuweh (PDP) is retiring.
#Jema’a/Sanga (
Kaduna State
Kaduna State ( ha, Jihar Kaduna جىِهَر كَدُنا; ff, Leydi Kaduna, script=Latn, ; kcg, Sitet Kaduna) is a state in northern Nigeria. The state capital is its namesake, the city of Kaduna which happened to be the 8th largest city in ...
):
Shehu Nicholas Garba (PDP) is retired to
run for senator for Kaduna South.
#Kabba/Bunu/Ijumu (
Kogi State
Kogi State is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria, bordered to the west by the states of Ekiti and Kwara, to the north by the Federal Capital Territory, to the northeast by Nasarawa State, to the northwest by Niger State, to the s ...
):
Tajudeen Yusuf (PDP) is retired to
run for senator for Kogi West.
#Kano Municipal (
Kano State
Kano State (Hausa: ''Jihar Kano''جىِهَر كَنوُ) (Fula: Leydi Kano 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞤲𞤮𞥅 ) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. According to the national census done in ...
):
Sha'aban Ibrahim Sharada (ADP) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for the governorship of Kano State.
#Karim Lamido/Lau/Ardo-Kola (
Taraba State
)
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):
Danladi Baido (SDP) is retired to
run for the governorship of Taraba State.
#Konshisha/Vandeikya (
Benue State
Benue State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. The state was created in 1976 among the 7 states created at that time.The state derives its name from the Benue River which is th ...
):
Herman Hembe
Herman Iorwase Hembe (born 22 June 1975) is a Nigerian politician and lawyer from Konshisha local government area of Benue State in north central Nigeria who serves as a member of the 9th Assembly in the House of Representatives of Nigeria
Th ...
(LP) is retired to
run for the governorship of Benue State.
#Mayo Belwa/Toungo/Jada/Ganye (
Adamawa State
Adamawa state () is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Borno to the northwest, Gombe to the west, and Taraba to the southwest, while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon. It tak ...
):
Abdulrazak Namdas
Abdulrazak Saad Namdas (born January 1, 1969) is a Nigerian veteran journalist and politician. Namdas a member of Nigeria Federal House of Representatives represents Jada/Ganye/MayoBelwa/Toungo Federal Constituency of Adamawa State, north east N ...
(APC) is retired to unsuccessfully
run for the governorship of Adamawa State.
#Monguno/Marte/Nganzai (
Borno State
Borno State is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Yobe to the west, Gombe to the southwest, and Adamawa to the south while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon, its northern border ...
):
Mohammed Tahir Monguno (APC) is retired to
run for senator for Borno North.
#Njikoka/Dunukofia/Anaocha (
Anambra State
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State ...
):
Dozie Nwankwo Dozie Ferdinand Nwankwo (born May 8, 1975) is a Nigerian politician who represented Njikoka/ Anaocha and Dunukofia Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives. He is a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). He won the prim ...
(APGA) is retired to
run for senator for Anambra Central.
#Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo (
Anambra State
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State ...
):
Chris Emeka Azubogu (APGA) is retired to
run for senator for Anambra South.
#Oredo (
Edo State
Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...
):
Omoregie Ogbeide-Ihama (PDP) is retired to
run for senator for Edo South.
#Oru East/Orsu/Orlu (
Imo State
Imo State ( ig, Ȯra Imo) is a States of Nigeria, state in the South East (Nigeria), South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its n ...
):
Jerry Alagbaoso (PDP) is retired to
run for senator for Imo West.
#Port Harcourt II (
Rivers State
Rivers State, also known as Rivers, is a state in the Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria (Old Eastern Region). Formed in 1967, when it was split from the former Eastern Region, Rivers State borders include: Imo to the north, Abia and Akwa Ib ...
):
Chinyere Igwe (PDP) is retiring.
#Ringim/Taura (
Jigawa State
Jigawa State (Hausa: ''Jihar Jigawa'' (Fula Leydi Jigawa 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤮𞤤 𞤶𞤭𞤺𞤢𞤱𞤢) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. Created in 1991 from the northeastern-most region of Kan ...
):
Ado Sani Kiri (APC) is retiring.
#Ukwa East/Ukwa West (
Abia State
Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the ...
):
Uzoma Nkem-Abonta (PDP) is retired to
run for senator for Abia South.
#Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano (
Abia State
Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the ...
):
Samuel Onuigbo
Samuel Onuigbo is a Nigerian politician. He is a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria representing the Ikwuano/Umuahia North
Umuahia North is a Local Government Area of Abia State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the city of Umuahi ...
(APC) is retired to
run for senator for Abia Central.
#Uyo/Uruan/Nsit Atai/Ibesikpo Asutan (
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe ...
): Michael Enyong (PDP) is retired to
run for the governorship of Akwa Ibom State.
#Wukari/Ibi (
Taraba State
)
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):
Usman Danjuma Shiddi
Usman Danjuma Shiddi (born 1967 also known as Danji SS) is a Nigerian politician and legislator currently representing the Ibi/Wukari Federal Constituency of Taraba State at the Federal House of Representatives in Nigerian National Assembl ...
(APC) is retired to
run for senator for Taraba South.
#Yenagoa/Kolokuna/Opokuma (
Bayelsa State
Bayelsa is one of the states in the South-South region of Nigeria, located in the core of the Niger Delta region. Bayelsa State was created in 1996 and was carved out from Rivers State, making it one of the newest states in the federation. Yenag ...
):
Stephen Azaiki (PDP) is retiring.
#Zango/Baure (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
):
Nasiru Sani (APC) is retired to
run for senator for Katsina North.
Deaths
Two seats will be vacant on the day of the election due to deaths, none of which will be filled until the next House.
#Oron/Mbo/Okobo/Udung Uko/Urue Offong/Oruko (
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe ...
):
Nse Ekpenyong died on 23 April 2022.
#Egor/Ikpoba-Okha (
Edo State
Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...
):
Jude Ise-Idehen died on 1 July 2022.
Incumbents withdrew
From primary elections
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.
#Bakura/Maradun (
Zamfara State
Zamfara (Hausa: Jihar Zamfara Fula: Leydi Zamfara 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤶𞤢𞤥𞤬𞤢𞤪𞤢) is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current Governor is Bello Matawalle. Until 1996, the area was ...
): ''
Ahmed Bakura Muhammad (then-APC) withdrew from the primary election. However, Muhammad defected to the PDP and became its House nominee.''
#Bungudu/Maru (
Zamfara State
Zamfara (Hausa: Jihar Zamfara Fula: Leydi Zamfara 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤶𞤢𞤥𞤬𞤢𞤪𞤢) is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current Governor is Bello Matawalle. Until 1996, the area was ...
): ''
Shehu Ahmed (then-APC) withdrew from the primary election. However, Ahmed defected to the PDP and became its House nominee.''
#Gunmi/Bukkuyum (
Zamfara State
Zamfara (Hausa: Jihar Zamfara Fula: Leydi Zamfara 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤶𞤢𞤥𞤬𞤢𞤪𞤢) is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current Governor is Bello Matawalle. Until 1996, the area was ...
): ''
Sulaiman Abubakar Mahmud Gumi (then-APC) withdrew from the primary election. However, Mahmud Gumi defected to the PDP and became its House nominee.''
#Gusau/Tsafe (
Zamfara State
Zamfara (Hausa: Jihar Zamfara Fula: Leydi Zamfara 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤶𞤢𞤥𞤬𞤢𞤪𞤢) is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current Governor is Bello Matawalle. Until 1996, the area was ...
): ''
Kabiru Amadu (then-APC) withdrew from the primary election. However, Amadu defected to the PDP and became its House nominee.''
#Ikeduru/Mbaitoli (
Imo State
Imo State ( ig, Ȯra Imo) is a States of Nigeria, state in the South East (Nigeria), South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its n ...
): ''
Henry Nwawuba (then-PDP) withdrew from the primary election. However, Nwawuba defected to APGA and became its House nominee.''
#Ikono/Ini (
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe ...
): ''
Emmanuel Ukpong-udo (then-PDP) withdrew from the primary election. However, Ukpong-udo defected to the YPP and became its House nominee.''
#Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji (
Zamfara State
Zamfara (Hausa: Jihar Zamfara Fula: Leydi Zamfara 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤶𞤢𞤥𞤬𞤢𞤪𞤢) is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current Governor is Bello Matawalle. Until 1996, the area was ...
): ''
Sani Umar Dan-Galadima (then-APC) withdrew from the primary election. However, Dan-Galadima defected to the PDP and became its (disputed) House nominee.''
#Kosofe (
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ...
):
Rotimi Agunsoye (APC) withdrew from the primary election.
#Misau/Dambam (
Bauchi State
Bauchi State (Fula: ''Leydi Bauchi'' 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤦𞤢𞤵𞤷𞥅𞤭) is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Kano and Jigawa to the north, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Gombe and Yobe to the ea ...
):
Ibrahim Makama Misau (PDP) withdrew from the primary election.
#Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma (
Abia State
Abia State ( ig, Ȯha Abia) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, it is bordered to the north and northeast by the states of Enugu, and Ebonyi, Imo State to the west, Cross River State to the east, Akwa Ibom State to the ...
): ''
Solomon Adaelu (then-PDP) withdrew from the primary election. However, Adaelu defected to APGA and became its House nominee.''
#Shinkafi/Zurmi (
Zamfara State
Zamfara (Hausa: Jihar Zamfara Fula: Leydi Zamfara 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤶𞤢𞤥𞤬𞤢𞤪𞤢) is a state in northwestern Nigeria. The capital of Zamfara state is Gusau and its current Governor is Bello Matawalle. Until 1996, the area was ...
): ''
Bello Hassan Shinkafi (then-APC) withdrew from the primary election. However, Hassan Shinkafi defected to the PDP and became its House nominee.''
From nomination
One incumbent withdrew from their nomination.
#Zaki (
Bauchi State
Bauchi State (Fula: ''Leydi Bauchi'' 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤦𞤢𞤵𞤷𞥅𞤭) is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Kano and Jigawa to the north, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Gombe and Yobe to the ea ...
):
Muhammad Auwal Jatau (PDP) won renomination but withdrew from the nomination to become the PDP nominee for the deputy governorship of Bauchi State.
In primary elections
In total, 65 members of the House of Representatives—including 47 APC members and 18 PDP members—lost in primary elections. After the primary defeats, 18 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.
#Abeokuta South (
Ogun State
Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ogun State borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo State and Osun State to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to the ...
):
Lanre Edun (APC) lost renomination to
Afolabi Afuape.
#Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala (
Imo State
Imo State ( ig, Ȯra Imo) is a States of Nigeria, state in the South East (Nigeria), South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by Anambra State, Rivers State to the west and south, and Abia State to the east. It takes its n ...
):
Bede Eke (PDP) lost renomination to
Albert Chibuzo Agulanna.
#Ado-Odo/Ota (
Ogun State
Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ogun State borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo State and Osun State to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to the ...
):
Jimoh Ojugbele (APC) lost renomination to
Tunji Akinosi.
#Ado/Ogbadibo/Opkokwu (
Benue State
Benue State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. The state was created in 1976 among the 7 states created at that time.The state derives its name from the Benue River which is th ...
):
Francis Ottah Agbo (PDP) lost renomination to
Aida Nath Ogwuche.
#Agege (
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ...
):
Samuel Babatunde Adejare (APC) lost renomination to
Wale Ahmed.
#Ajeromi/Ifelodun (
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ...
):
Taiwo Kolawole (APC) lost renomination to
Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul.
#Akoko South East/Akoko South West (
Ondo State
Ondo State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Oǹdó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It borders Ekiti State to the north, Kogi State to the northeast, Edo State to the east, Delta State to t ...
):
Adejoro Adeogun (APC) lost renomination to
Gboyega Adefarati.
#Akure North/Akure South (
Ondo State
Ondo State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Oǹdó) is a state in southwestern Nigeria. It was created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. It borders Ekiti State to the north, Kogi State to the northeast, Edo State to the east, Delta State to t ...
):
Mayokun Lawson-Alade (APC) lost renomination to
Aderin Adesida.
#Aliero/Gwandu/Jega (
Kebbi State
Kebbi state ( ha, Jihar Kebbi; Fulfulde: Leydi Kebbi 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤫𞤦𞥆𞤭) is a state in the northwestern Nigeria, Kebbi state is bordered east and north of Sokoto and Zamfara states, and to the south by Niger state while ...
):
Muhammad Umar Jega (APC) lost renomination to
Kabiru Labbo Jega. Umar Jega later defected to the PDP.
#Aninri/Awgu/Oji River (
Enugu State
Enugu State ( ig, Ȯra Enugu) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. T ...
):
Toby Okechukwu (PDP) lost renomination to
Anayo Onwuegbu.
#Apa/Agatu (
Benue State
Benue State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. The state was created in 1976 among the 7 states created at that time.The state derives its name from the Benue River which is th ...
):
Godday Samuel (APC) lost nomination to
Adama Joseph Adama.
#Apapa (
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ...
):
Mufutau Egberongbe (APC) lost renomination to
Adesola Adedayo.
#Arewa/Dandi (
Kebbi State
Kebbi state ( ha, Jihar Kebbi; Fulfulde: Leydi Kebbi 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤫𞤦𞥆𞤭) is a state in the northwestern Nigeria, Kebbi state is bordered east and north of Sokoto and Zamfara states, and to the south by Niger state while ...
): ''
Umar Abdullahi Kamba (APC) lost renomination to
Garba Rabiu Kamba. However, Abdullahi Kamba later defected to the PDP and became its House nominee.''
#Awka North/Awka South (
Anambra State
Anambra State is a Nigerian state, located in the southeastern region of the country. The state was created on August 27, 1991. Anambra state is bounded by Delta State to the west, Imo State to the south, Enugu State to the east and Kogi State ...
):
Sam Onwuaso (PDP) lost renomination to
Emeka Vincent Igwe. Onwuaso later defected to the LP but lost nomination in his new party as well; he then returned to the PDP.
#Babura/Garki (
Jigawa State
Jigawa State (Hausa: ''Jihar Jigawa'' (Fula Leydi Jigawa 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤮𞤤 𞤶𞤭𞤺𞤢𞤱𞤢) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. Created in 1991 from the northeastern-most region of Kan ...
):
Musa Muhammadu Adamu Fagen-Gawo (APC) lost renomination.
#Badagry (
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ...
):
Babatunde Hunpe (APC) lost renomination to
Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan.
#Bakori/Danja (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
):
Hamza Dalhatu Batagarawa (APC) lost renomination to
Usman Banye.
#Batsari/Safana/Danmusa (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
):
Ahmed Dayyabu Safana (APC) lost renomination to
Abdulkadir Ahmed Zakka.
#Bebeji/Kiru (
Kano State
Kano State (Hausa: ''Jihar Kano''جىِهَر كَنوُ) (Fula: Leydi Kano 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞤲𞤮𞥅 ) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. According to the national census done in ...
):
Ali Datti-Yako (APC) lost nomination to
Muhammad Sanusi Sa'id Kiru.
#Bindawa/Mani (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
):
Aminu Ashiru Mani (APC) lost renomination to
Ahmed Yusuf Doro. Ashiru Mani later defected to the PDP.
#Boluwaduro/Ifedayo/Illa (
Osun State
Osun State (; yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣun), occasionally known as the State of Osun by the state government, is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states, to the north by Kwara State, to the south by Ogun S ...
):
Olufemi Fakeye (APC) lost renomination to
Obawale Simeon Adebisi.
#Bosso/Paikoro (
Niger State
Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. Niger state has three political zones, zone A,B and C. The state's capital is at Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. It was fo ...
):
Shehu Barwa Beji (APC) lost renomination to
Yusuf Kure Baraje.
#Bunza/Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo (
Kebbi State
Kebbi state ( ha, Jihar Kebbi; Fulfulde: Leydi Kebbi 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤫𞤦𞥆𞤭) is a state in the northwestern Nigeria, Kebbi state is bordered east and north of Sokoto and Zamfara states, and to the south by Niger state while ...
):
Muhammad Bello Yakubu (PDP) lost nomination to
Abba Bello Mohammed. Yakubu later defected to the APC.
#Buruku (
Benue State
Benue State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. The state was created in 1976 among the 7 states created at that time.The state derives its name from the Benue River which is th ...
): ''
Kpam Sokpo (PDP) lost nomination to
Agba Terkaa. However, Sokpo later defected to the LP and became its House nominee.''
#Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
):
Fatahu Muhammad (APC) lost renomination to
Aminu Jamo.
#Dutsin-Ma/Kurfi (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
): ''
Armaya'u Abdulkadir (APC) lost nomination to
Aminu Balele. However, Abdulkadir later defected to the NNPP and became its House nominee.''
#Edu/Moro/Pategi (
Kwara State
Kwara State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Kwárà), is a state in Western Nigeria, bordered to the east by Kogi State, to the north by Niger state, and to the south by Ekiti, Osun, and Oyo states, while its western border makes up part of the internation ...
):
Ahmed Abubakar Ndakene (APC) lost renomination to
Ahmed Saba.
#Egbado North/Imeko-Afon (
Ogun State
Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ogun State borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo State and Osun State to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to the ...
):
Olaifa Jimoh Aremu (APC) lost nomination to
Gboyega Nasir Isiaka.
#Egbado South/Ipokia (
Ogun State
Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ogun State borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo State and Osun State to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to the ...
): ''
Kolawole Lawal (APC) lost nomination. However, Aremu later defected to the APM and became its House nominee.''
#Egbado South/Ipokia (
Ogun State
Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ogun State borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo State and Osun State to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to the ...
): ''
Olajide Olatubosun (APC) lost nomination to
Kareem Tajudeen Abisodun. However, Olatubosun later defected to the LP and became its House nominee.''
#Esan Central/Esan South/Igueben (
Edo State
Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...
):
Joe Edionwele (PDP) lost renomination to
Felix Ehiguese Akhabue.
#Ethiope East/Ethiope West (
Delta State): ''
Ben Igbakpa (PDP) lost nomination to
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu. However, Igbakpa later defected to the NNPP and became its House nominee.''
#Etsako East/Etsako West Etsako Central (
Edo State
Edo, commonly known as Edo State, is a state located in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. As of 2006 National population census, the state was ranked as the 24th populated state (3,233,366) in Nigeria, However there was controversy ...
): Johnson Oghuma (APC) lost renomination to Sunday Anamero Dekeri.
#Ezeagu/Udi (
Enugu State
Enugu State ( ig, Ȯra Enugu) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. T ...
): Dennis Oguerinwa Amadi (PDP) lost nomination to Festus Uzor. Amadi later defected to the LP and became its (disputed) senatorial nominee for Enugu West.
#Fika/Fune (Yobe State): Abubakar Yerima Idris (APC) lost renomination to Mohammed Aliyu Sakin Kasuwa.
#Gabasawa/Gezawa (
Kano State
Kano State (Hausa: ''Jihar Kano''جىِهَر كَنوُ) (Fula: Leydi Kano 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞤲𞤮𞥅 ) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. According to the national census done in ...
): Nasiru Abduwa Gabasawa (APC) lost nomination to Mahmoud Muhammad Santsi. Abduwa Gabasawa later defected to the PDP.
#Guyuk/Shelleng (
Adamawa State
Adamawa state () is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Borno to the northwest, Gombe to the west, and Taraba to the southwest, while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon. It tak ...
): Gibeon Goroki (PDP) lost renomination to Kobis Ari Thimnu.
#Gwaram (
Jigawa State
Jigawa State (Hausa: ''Jihar Jigawa'' (Fula Leydi Jigawa 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤮𞤤 𞤶𞤭𞤺𞤢𞤱𞤢) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. Created in 1991 from the northeastern-most region of Kan ...
): Yusuf Galami (APC) lost renomination to Isah Idris Gwaram.
#Gwer East/Gwer West (
Benue State
Benue State is one of the North Central states in Nigeria with a population of about 4,253,641 in 2006 census. The state was created in 1976 among the 7 states created at that time.The state derives its name from the Benue River which is th ...
): Mark Gbillah (PDP) lost nomination to Emmanuel Ukaa. Gbillah first defected to the NNPP then to the LP and became its senatorial nominee for Benue North-West.
#Ido/Osi, Moba/Ilejeme (Ekiti State): Ibrahim Kunle Olanrewaju (APC) lost renomination to Akinlayo Kolawole.
#Ifako/Ijaiye (
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ...
): James Owolabi (APC) lost renomination to Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo.
#Ijebu Ode/Odogbolu/Ijebu North East (
Ogun State
Ogun State is a state in southwestern Nigeria. Created on 3 February 1976 from the former Western State. Ogun State borders Lagos State to the south, Oyo State and Osun State to the north, Ondo State to the east, and the Republic of Benin to the ...
): Kolapo Korede Osunsanya (APC) lost renomination to Olufemi Adeleke Ogunbanwo.
#Ijero/Ekiti West/Efon (Ekiti State): Omowumi Olubunmi Ogunlola (APC) lost renomination to Biodun Omoleye.
#Ikole/Oye (Ekiti State): Peter Owolabi (APC) lost renomination to Akin Rotimi.
#Irepo/Olurunsogo/Orelope (
Oyo State
Oyo State is an inland state in southwestern Nigeria. Its capital is Ibadan, the third most populous city in the country and formerly the second most populous city in Africa. Oyo State is bordered to the north by Kwara State, to the east by Osun ...
): ''Olumide Ojerinde (APC) lost renomination to Olaide Muhammed. However, Ojerinde later defected to A and became its House nominee.''
#Irepodun/Olurunda/Osogbo/Orolu (
Osun State
Osun State (; yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣun), occasionally known as the State of Osun by the state government, is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states, to the north by Kwara State, to the south by Ogun S ...
): Olubukola Oyewo (APC) lost renomination to Abosede Kasumu Ogo-Oluwa.
#Itu/Ibiono Ibom (
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State is a state in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered on the east by Cross River State, on the west by Rivers State and Abia State, and on the south by the Atlantic Ocean. The state takes its name from the Qua Iboe ...
): Henry Archibong (PDP) lost renomination to Ime Okon.
#Katsina (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
): Salisu Iro Isansi (APC) lost renomination to Sani Aliyu Danlami.
#Kazaure/Roni/Gwiwa/Yankwashi (
Jigawa State
Jigawa State (Hausa: ''Jihar Jigawa'' (Fula Leydi Jigawa 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤮𞤤 𞤶𞤭𞤺𞤢𞤱𞤢) is one of the 36 states of Nigeria, located in the northern region of the country. Created in 1991 from the northeastern-most region of Kan ...
): ''Muhammed Gudaji Kazaure (APC) lost renomination to Muktar Muhammed Zanna. However, Gudaji Kazaure later defected to the ADC and became its House nominee.''
#Keffi/Karu/Kokona (Nasarawa State): ''Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi (APC) lost nomination to Koro Auta. However, Gbefwi later defected to the SDP and became its House nominee.''
#Lafia/Obi (Nasarawa State): ''Abubakar Sarki Dahiru (APC) lost nomination to Mohammed Al-Makura. However, Dahiru later defected to the SDP and became its House nominee.''
#Malumfashi/Kafur (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
): Babangida Ibrahim (APC) lost renomination. Ibrahim later defected to the NNPP and became its senatorial nominee for Katsina South.
#Matazu/Musawa (
Katsina State
Katsina State ''(Hausa: Jihar Katsina) (Fula: Leydi Katsina 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤳𞤢𞥁𞤭𞤲𞤢)'' is a state in the northwestern geopolitical zone of Nigeria. Katsina State was created in 1987, when it split from Kaduna State. Today, K ...
): Ahmed Usman Liman (APC) lost renomination to Abdullahi Aliyu.
#Mikang/Qua’an/Pan/Shedam (
Plateau State
Plateau State is the twelfth-largest Nigerian state. It is in the centre of the country includes a range of hills surrounding the Jos Plateau, its capital, and the entire plateau itself.
Plateau State is described as "The Home of Peace and To ...
): Komsol Longgap (APC) lost renomination to John Dafa’an.
#Mushin II (
Lagos State
Lagos State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó) is a States of Nigeria, state in South West (Nigeria), southwestern Nigeria. Of the 36 States of Nigeria, states, it is both the List of Nigerian states by population, most populous and List of Nigerian state ...
): Bolaji Ayinla (APC) lost renomination to Toyin Fayinka.
#Nkokwa East/Ndokwa West/Ukwuani (
Delta State): Ossai Nicholas Ossai (PDP) lost renomination to Nnamdi Ezechi.
#Nsukka/Igbo-Eze South (
Enugu State
Enugu State ( ig, Ȯra Enugu) is a state in the South-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered to the north by the states of Benue and Kogi, Ebonyi State to the east and southeast, Abia State to the south, and Anambra State to the west. T ...
): Pat Asadu (PDP) lost renomination to Vita Abba.
#Odo-Otin/Boripe/Ifelodun (
Osun State
Osun State (; yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀ṣun), occasionally known as the State of Osun by the state government, is a state in southwestern Nigeria; bounded to the east by Ekiti and Ondo states, to the north by Kwara State, to the south by Ogun S ...
): Olalekan Rasheed Afolabi (APC) lost renomination to Moshood Adekunle Oluawo.
#Offa/Oyun/Ifelodun (
Kwara State
Kwara State ( yo, Ìpínlẹ̀ Kwárà), is a state in Western Nigeria, bordered to the east by Kogi State, to the north by Niger state, and to the south by Ekiti, Osun, and Oyo states, while its western border makes up part of the internation ...
): Ismail Tijani (APC) lost renomination to Tajudeen Abioye.
#Ogbia (
Bayelsa State
Bayelsa is one of the states in the South-South region of Nigeria, located in the core of the Niger Delta region. Bayelsa State was created in 1996 and was carved out from Rivers State, making it one of the newest states in the federation. Yenag ...
): Azibapu Fred Obua (PDP) lost renomination to Ebiyun Turner.
#Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie (
Delta State): Efe Afe (PDP) lost renomination to Evelyn Omavowan Oboro.
#Shiroro/Rafi/Munya (
Niger State
Niger is a state in the North Central region of Nigeria and the largest state in the country. Niger state has three political zones, zone A,B and C. The state's capital is at Minna. Other major cities are Bida, Kontagora and Suleja. It was fo ...
): Umar Saidu Doka (APC) lost renomination to Isma'il Musa Modibo.
#Takuma/Donga/Ussa (
Taraba State
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): Rima Kwewum (PDP) lost renomination to Istifanus Gbana.
#Toro (
Bauchi State
Bauchi State (Fula: ''Leydi Bauchi'' 𞤤𞤫𞤴𞤣𞤭 𞤦𞤢𞤵𞤷𞥅𞤭) is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Kano and Jigawa to the north, Taraba and Plateau to the south, Gombe and Yobe to the ea ...
): Umar Muda Lawal (APC) lost renomination to Ismail Haruna Dabo.
#Yola North/Yola South/Girei (
Adamawa State
Adamawa state () is a state in the North-East geopolitical zone of Nigeria, bordered by Borno to the northwest, Gombe to the west, and Taraba to the southwest, while its eastern border forms part of the national border with Cameroon. It tak ...
): Jafaru Suleiman Ribadu (PDP) lost renomination to Salihu Mohammed Abba Girei.
Results summary
Principal officers' races
Abia State
Adamawa State
Akwa Ibom State
Anambra State
Bauchi State
Bayelsa State
Benue State
Borno State
Cross River State
Delta State
Ebonyi State
Edo State
Ekiti State
Enugu State
Federal Capital Territory
Gombe State
Imo State
Jigawa State
Kaduna State
Kano State
Katsina State
Kebbi State
Kogi State
Kwara State
Lagos State
Nasarawa State
Niger State
Ogun State
Ondo State
Osun State
Oyo State
Plateau State
Rivers State
Sokoto State
Taraba State
Yobe State
Zamfara State
Notes
References
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2023 Nigerian House of Representatives elections,
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