2019 Senate Elections

APC · Nasarawa

Al-Makura Umaru Tanko, an APC senator from Nasarawa state, was elected in 2019 and confirmed in office.

APC · Nasarawa

Abdullahi Adamu is a Nigerian politician who holds an FLSC, NECO, and HND.

APC · Niger

Nigerian veterinary surgeon and politician Abdullahi Aliyu Sabi, a Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, previously served as a Senator for Niger North (2015–2023) and won re-election in 2019.

APC · Katsina

Abdullahi Kabir, an APC-affiliated Katsina senator, won the 2019 senatorial election.

APC · Kebbi

Abdullahi Yahaya Abubakar is a Kebbi State Senator (APC/PDP), academic, and former rural development researcher, known for his leadership in the 9th National Assembly and electoral victories in Kebbi North Senatorial District.

APC · Zamfara

Nigerian politician Alhaji Abdul’aziz Yari, born 1968, is a former Zamfara Governor (ANPP/APC) and Senate Chairman, with a background in education and political leadership, currently facing corruption allegations and legal proceedings.

APC · Kebbi

Adamu Mohammed Mainasara Aliero is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, WAEC, BSc, (POLITICAL, and SCIENCE).

PDP · Oyo

Ademola Balogun Kola is a Nigerian politician.

APC · Lagos

Nigerian Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (APC), born 1969, is a chartered accountant and former politician who has served as Senator for Ogun West since 2023, previously representing Lagos West (2015–2023). A former House of Representatives Chairman of Public Accounts and Lagos State Assemblyman, he holds a HND in Accounting and has contributed to key legislative reforms in Lagos State.

APC · Ekiti

Nigerian APC Senator Olubunmi Ayodeji Adetumbi, elected in 2019 for Ekiti North, holds a background in Agricultural Economics and has served in the Senate since 2011.

APC · Ekiti

Adeyeye Clement Adebayo, an APC senator from Ekiti, won the 2019 senatorial election.

APC · Katsina

Nigerian Senator Ahmad Babba Kaita, a Hausa-Fulani sociologist, served in the House of Representatives (2011–2018) and Senate (2018–present) for Katsina State, advocating for national development, youth employment, and community projects. Born in 1968, he transitioned from oil industry leadership to politics under CPC/APC, winning Senate in 2019 against PDP’s Usman Mani.

APC · Yobe

Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, born in 1959, is a Nigerian politician and former lecturer who served as Senate President (2019–2023) and has won multiple elections for Yobe North Senatorial District in APC-led contests.

PDP · Ondo

Akinyelure Patrick Ayo is a Nigerian politician.

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Albert Bassey, a PDP politician from Akwa Ibom, is a former Senate member (2015–2023) and former Finance Commissioner, known for his leadership in state revenue growth and legislative advocacy, though facing corruption allegations during his tenure.

APC · Nasarawa

Akwashika Godiya, an APC-affiliated male from Nasarawa, won the 2019 senatorial election.

APC · Edo

Alimikhena Francis Asekhame is a Nigerian politician.

APC · Zamfara

Aliyu Ikra Bilbis is a Zamfara-based Nigerian Senator (APC) since 2019, previously serving as Minister of Information and contesting Senate elections under PDP (2023) and APC (2019).

APC · Gombe

Nigerian Senator Sa’idu Alkali (APC), born 1969, won the 2019 Senate election for Gombe North before losing in 2023, serving as Minister of Transportation since 2023.

APC · Gombe

Amos Bulus Kilawangs is a Nigerian politician.

APC · Ogun

Nigerian politician Ibikunle Amosun, born in 1958, served as Ogun State governor (2011–2019) and a senator (2019–present), known for his administrative achievements and controversies over alleged illegal arms imports.

APC · Kwara

Ashiru Oyelola Yisa is a Nigerian politician who holds an IYERU, OKIN, AFRICAN, PRY, ESIE, ILUDUN, GRAMMAR, SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, OF, and LAGOS.

APC · Ekiti

Lawyer, human rights activist, and politician Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (born 1963) is a former Lagos commissioner and senator who has represented Ekiti since 2019, currently serving as Senate majority leader.

APC · Kano

Barau, Kano I. Jibril is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, GENERAL, CERTIFICATE, OF, EDUCATION, MASTER, OF, BUSS/ADMIN, and (MBA).

APC · Osun

Basiru Surajudeen Ajibola, a lawyer and Osun native, is APC’s national secretary, former senator, and policy leader with academic credentials in law and governance experience in Osun State.

PDP · Cross River

Nigerian senator and businessman Gershom Henry Bassey (PDP) from Cross River State, born in Lagos, won the 2019 Senate elections, holds key roles in the Senate and FERMA, and is known for his extensive business and legislative contributions.

APC · Niger

Nigerian senator and APC politician Bima Enagi, a Quantity Surveyor and former bank official, has served in Niger State’s 9th National Assembly since 2019, with prior electoral wins in 2019 and a loss in 2023 Senate elections.

APC · Yobe

Ibrahim Mohammed Bomai, a Borno-born accountant and civil servant, is a Yobe-based APC Senator since 2019, reelected in 2023 after a supplementary poll, with professional experience spanning academia, finance, and public administration.

APC · Ondo

Boroface Robert Ajayi, an APC senator from Ondo, won the 2019 senatorial election.

APC · Oyo

Abdulfatai Buhari, APC senator for Oyo North since 2015, holds a PhD in public policy and has served in state and national committees, including ICT & Cyber Crime and Aviation, with electoral wins in 2015 and 2019.

APC · Bauchi

Nigerian APC Senator Adamu Muhammad Bulkachuwa, born 1940, won the 2019 Bauchi North senatorial election and faced 2020 allegations of poor skill-training project implementation under scrutiny for mismanagement and intimidation of critics.

PDP · Taraba

Nigerian politician Emmanuel Bwacha, a PDP senator from Taraba South, served in public office since 1999, including as a House of Representatives member and Agriculture Commissioner, before winning Senate elections in 2011, 2015, and 2019.

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Christopher Ekpenyong, a PDP politician from Akwa Ibom, is a former Deputy Governor and a 2019 Senate winner who holds a PhD in Business Administration and Engineering degrees. His political career includes a notable impeachment and reversion in 2005, followed by a successful Senate bid in 2019 despite electoral challenges.

APC · Adamawa

Dahiru Ahmed Aishatu is a female Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, GCE, and HND.

APC · Bayelsa

Senator Degi-Eremienyo Biobarakuma Wangagha, a Bayelsa State politician with agricultural and administrative qualifications, has served in local, state, and federal roles, including Senate committees and past gubernatorial bids. His 2019 Senate victory was later annulled over document falsification, and he lost the 2023 Senate election as APC.

APC · Plateau

Nigerian politician Dimka Hezekiah Ayuba, an APC senator from Plateau Central since 2019, previously chaired the Senate drugs and narcotics committee and served on the TETFUND board in North Central Nigeria.

PDP · Bayelsa

Nigerian politician Douye Diri, born in 1959, served as Bayelsa State governor since 2020 after a contested election and legal challenges.

PDP · Ebonyi

Igbo politician Sam Ominyi Egwu, a PDP member, served as Ebonyi State Governor (1999–2007), later became Minister of Education (2008–2010), and won the 2015 Ebonyi North Senatorial election. An educator and academic with honorary doctorates, he chairs the Senate’s industry committee.

PDP · Enugu

Ike Ekweremadu is a Nigerian politician, lawyer, and former Senator (PDP) from Enugu State, known for his Senate leadership, legal education, and controversial legal conviction for organ trafficking conspiracy.

PDP · Anambra

Banker-turned-politician Ekwunife, born 1970, has held the Senate seat for Anambra Central since 2019, with prior experience as a House representative and contested elections for governor and senate under multiple parties.

PDP · Benue

Emmanuel Yisa Orker-Jev is a Nigerian politician.

PDP · Bayelsa

Ewhrudjakpo Lawrence O., a PDP senator from Bayelsa state, won the 2019 senatorial election.

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Eyakenyi Akon Etim is a Nigerian politician.

PDP · Osun

Nigerian senator and former customs officer Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba, born in 1952, has represented Osun East since his appointment, with prior electoral victories in 2019 and 2023 Senate elections as a PDP candidate.

APC · Oyo

Nigerian politician and traditional leader Teslim Kolawole Folarin, born 1963, served as APC’s Oyo State senator (2019–2023) and gubernatorial candidate (2023, lost) after a career spanning PDP’s Senate leadership (2003–2011, 2019–2023).

APC · Yobe

Ibrahim Gaidam, born in 1956, is a Yobe-based politician with a career spanning governance, accountancy, and public office, including two terms as Yobe State governor (2009–2019) and Senate representation (2019–2023). Current Minister of Police Affairs since 2023, he has held key administrative and electoral roles in APC-led politics.

APC · Kano

Gaya Kabiru Ibrahim is a Nigerian politician who holds a GAYA, PRIMARY, SCHOOL, PLS, B/, KUDU, SECONDARY, SCHOOL, WASC, COLLEGE, OF, ADVANCED, and STUDIES.

APC · Sokoto

Gobir Ibrahim Abdullahi is a Nigerian politician.

APC · Gombe

Nigerian politician and former Governor of Gombe State, Mohammed Danjuma Goje, won multiple Senate elections under APC, with a background in education, public service, and business.

PDP · Plateau

Senator Gyang Istifanus, a PDP candidate from Plateau State, won the 2019 Senate election and serves in the 9th National Assembly since then, with a background in law and international studies.