2023 Nigerian Senate Elections

PDP · Abia

Nigerian PDP Senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe, born in 1955, is a former deputy governor of Abia State and a prominent politician who has served in the Senate since 2007, known for his roles in economic studies, political leadership, and advocacy against insecurity in Nigeria.

16 news stories

PDP · Adamawa

Aminu Iya Abbas, a PDP Senator from Adamawa, is a former Speaker of the Adamawa State House of Assembly with a background in accounting and public service, advocating for solutions to Benue River flooding in Adamawa State.

19 news stories

APC · Jigawa

Abdulhamid Mallam-Madori Ahmed, an APC candidate from Jigawa, won the 2023 senatorial election with a primary certificate from Mallam-Madori Teachers College, Kano State Polytechnic.

1 news story

APC · Lagos

Nigerian banker-turned-politician Abiru Mukhail Adetokunbo, a Harvard Business School graduate and former Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, won the Lagos East senatorial election, serving as a senator representing the district since 2020.

17 news stories

APC · Zamfara

Nigerian politician Alhaji Abdul'aziz Yari, born 1968, is a former Zamfara Governor (APC) with allegations of corruption and political controversies, including charges by ICPC and EFCC over public fund mismanagement and money laundering.

16 news stories · 2 policies

PDP · Kebbi

Adamu Mohammed Mainasara Aliero, a male senator from Kebbi State, was elected in the 2023 senatorial election under the PDP and holds an FSLC WAEC and a BSc in Political Science.

1 news story

APC · Ekiti

Ekiti South Senator Raphael Adaramodu, a WAEC BA-qualified APC politician, rose from local government roles to become a Federal House chairman and Senate candidate, winning Ekiti South Senatorial District in 2023 election.

4 news stories

APC · Lagos

Idiat Oluranti Adebule, a Lagos State Senator and former Deputy Governor, is an accomplished educationist with a PhD in curriculum studies, known for her leadership in education policy and political career in Nigeria.

17 news stories

APC · Ondo

Adeniyi Ayodele Adegbonmire is a Nigerian senator from Ondo Central, known for his political career in the Senate of Nigeria.

10 news stories

APC · Ogun

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (born 10 August 1969), an APC candidate from Ogun State, is a chartered accountant and former politician with experience in public service and tax consultancy.

16 news stories

PDP · Bayelsa

Nigerian PDP Senator Benson Sunday Agadaga, born in 1956, is a Urohobo politician with academic and administrative experience, previously Chief of Staff to Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri before resigning to contest the 2023 Senate election, where he lost to Fremieyo Degi (APC).

5 news stories

APC · Yobe

Nigerian politician Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, born in 1959 in Yobe State, is a former lecturer and senator who served as Senate President (2019–2023) and holds advanced degrees in geography and remote sensing.

1 policy

PDP · Bauchi

Abdul Ahmed Ningi, a Hausa politician from Bauchi, is a former Deputy Majority Leader of the Nigerian Senate (2011–2015) and House Majority Leader (2003–2007), known for his agricultural development, youth empowerment, and community projects in Bauchi.

15 news stories · 6 policies

APC · Oyo

Akintunde Yunus Abiodun, a male APC candidate, won the 2023 senatorial election in Oyo.

14 news stories

APC · Akwa Ibom

Godswill Obot Akpabio, a Nigerian politician and lawyer, is the current Senate President since 2023, previously serving as Governor of Akwa Ibom State (2007–2015) and Minister for Niger Delta Affairs (2019–2022). Known for his extensive education, leadership, and controversial corruption allegations, he holds multiple honorary degrees and awards, including the United States Congressional Certificate of Recognition.

44 news stories

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Akpan Ekong Sampson, a PDP senator from Akwa Ibom State, was born in 1967 and holds a position in the Akwa Ibom South District.

3 news stories

SDP · Nasarawa

Akwashika Godiya, an SDP candidate from Nassarawa, won the 2023 senatorial election with qualifications in FSLC, SSCE, and BSC.

SDP · Nasarawa

Aliyu Wadada Ahmed, a male politician from Nassarawa State with FLSC SSCE HND qualifications, won and represents Nasarawa West in the 10th National Assembly as an SDP/Nassarawa candidate.

1 news story

APC · Oyo

Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, a lawyer and politician from Ibadan, won the Oyo South Senatorial District election in 2023 under the APC, serving as a NASS Senator and ECOWAS Parliamentarian with extensive experience in law, governance, and public service.

19 news stories

APC · Kwara

Architect-turned-politician Ashiru Oyelola Yisa, a Kwara native, won the 2019 APC senatorial election, serving as a key leader in Nigeria’s Senate with roles in housing, public procurement, and investigating abandoned projects, despite past political tensions.

13 news stories

PDP · Plateau

Retired Air Vice Marshall Napoleon Binkap Bali, a politician from Plateau State, won his election as a senator for the Plateau South Senatorial District.

APC · Ekiti

Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist, and politician Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (Ekiti APC) is a former Lagos commissioner, senator, and majority leader of the Nigerian Senate since 2023, representing Ekiti Central.

18 news stories

PDP · Rivers

Nigerian medical doctor and politician Ipalibo Banigo, a PDP senator and former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, has a distinguished career in public health and politics, marked by leadership roles in health administration and advocacy for public health initiatives.

19 news stories · 2 policies

APC · Kano

Barau Kano I. Jibril, an APC-affiliated male politician from Kano, won the 2023 senatorial election with qualifications including a First School Leaving Certificate, General Certificate of Education, and an MBA.

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Senator Bassey Aniekan Etim, a PDP politician from Akwa Ibom, is a former Speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and serves in the Senate as Deputy Chairman of Agriculture-related committees. He leads RHAB-YESS Foundation, supporting entrepreneurship and education in Akwa Ibom.

7 news stories

PDP · Bayelsa

Senator Benson Friday Konbowei, a PDP politician from Bayelsa, won his election and represents Bayelsa Central Senatorial District.

11 news stories

APC · Oyo

Abdulfatai Buhari, a Senator from Oyo State, is a politician with a background in Business Administration and Public Policy, known for his roles in Senate committees and electoral victories in 2015, 2019, and 2023.

16 news stories

APC · Delta

Ede Dafinone Omueya is a Delta APC Senator, chartered accountant, and philanthropist, known for his financial expertise, political leadership, and community development through the Dafinone Foundation.

12 news stories · 3 policies

APC · Katsina

Senator Mohammed Muntari Dandutse, a Katsina politician with a postgraduate certificate, holds the Katsina South Senatorial District since 2023.

7 news stories

APC · Ogun

Daniel Justus Olugbenga, an APC-affiliated candidate from Ogun, won the 2023 senatorial election with qualifications including a G2 WASC diploma, B.SC, and MBA.

9 news stories

PDP · Gombe

Economist Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, a Hausa politician from Gombe, won the 2023 Senate election as PDP Senator for Gombe North after serving as Gombe State Governor (2011–2019) and Accountant-General of the Federation.

19 news stories

LP · Abia

Nigerian politician Darlington Nwokocha, an Igbo from Abia State, served as Senator for Abia Central (2023).

2 news stories

APC · Taraba

David S.u Jimkuta, a male APC candidate, won the 2023 senatorial election in Taraba state.

PDP · Bayelsa

Henry Seriake Dickson, a PDP politician from Bayelsa, is a lawyer, former governor (2012–2020), and senator (since 2020) known for his transformative governance in Bayelsa State, focusing on education, healthcare, economic development, and environmental protection.

32 news stories · 12 policies

APC · Cross River

Nigerian politician Ekpenyong Asuquo, a former Cross River State Commissioner for Finance, won the 2023 APC senatorial primaries and was elected Federal Senator for Cross River South, serving as the youngest senator in Nigeria and chairman of the Senate committee on NDDC.

17 news stories

APC · Ebonyi

Eze Kenneth Emeka Listen, a First School Leaving Certificate holder and engineer, is a Reformed Christian politician from Ebonyi State, currently serving as Senator for Ebonyi Central District in Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly.

7 news stories

LP · Enugu

Okechukwu Ezea, a Nigerian politician, lawyer, and businessman, was a Senator for Enugu North from 2023 until his death in 2025, known for his extensive business ventures and political career spanning over four decades.

11 news stories

PDP · Osun

Nigerian Senator Fadahunsi Francis Adenigba, born in Osun State, is a former customs officer and politician representing Osun East constituency in the House of Senate.

3 news stories

NRM · Osun

Fadeyi Oluwole Olubiyi is a Nigerian politician.

2 news stories

APC · Ekiti

Fasuyi Cyril Oluwole Olusegun, an APC senatorial candidate from Ekiti, won the 2023 election with a First School Leaving Certificate and BSc qualifications.

APC · Yobe

Ibrahim Gaidam, born 15 September 1956 in Bukarti, Yobe State, is a Nigerian politician with a career spanning civil service, governance, and political leadership in Yobe State.

17 news stories

APC · Gombe

Former Gombe Governor and APC Senator Mohammed Danjuma Goje, born in 1952, is a re-elected politician with a career spanning academia, public service, and governance, holding multiple offices and receiving notable awards.

15 news stories

APC · Jigawa

Hussaini Babangida Uba, an APC-affiliated candidate from Jigawa, won the 2023 senatorial election.

4 news stories

LP · Edo

Neda Bernards Imasuen, a Labour Party Senator from Edo State, won the 2023 election for Edo South senatorial district but faces allegations of corruption and a 2010 disbarment in New York.

12 news stories

APC · Ondo

Nigerian Senator Olajide Ipinsagba Emmanuel, born in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, won the 2023 Senate election for Ondo North, leading as Chairman of Public Procurement and Vice Chairman of Petroleum Downstream committees.

PDP · Taraba

Nigerian PDP Senator Isa Shuaibu Lau, born in Lau, Taraba, is an engineer and politician who has served as Senator for Taraba North since 2017, winning multiple elections and holding key committee positions.

1 news story

APC · Kogi

Nigerian politician and banker Isah Jibrin, a senator for Kogi East, holds multiple academic degrees and has worked in finance before entering politics, winning election in 2019 after a supplementary vote.

18 news stories

APC · Adamawa

Ishaku Elisha Cliff is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, NECOSSCE, B.SC, BUSINESS, and ADMINISTRATION.

4 news stories

APC · Imo

Izunaso Osita Bonaventure, an APC-affiliated candidate from Imo state, won the 2023 senatorial election with qualifications of WAEC First School Leaving Certificate, LLB, and BL.

12 news stories

PDP · Cross River

Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, a CrossRiver PDP Senator, has a career spanning House of Representatives and Senate terms, with recent political shifts and community development initiatives.

4 news stories