2023 Nigerian Senate Elections

LP · Anambra

Umeh Victor Chukwunonyelu, an LP-affiliated candidate from Anambra, won the 2023 senatorial election with a B.Sc Honours (Hons) from UNN and a WASC Division 1.

3 news stories

APC · Bauchi

Umar Shehu Buba, a Bauchi Senator (APC), won Bauchi South Senatorial election with a focus on agriculture, infrastructure, and conflict resolution. A former teacher and government advisor, he champions development in Bauchi South through farming support, rural electrification, and poverty alleviation.

28 news stories

APC · Katsina

Retired Nigerian Army lieutenant colonel and politician Abdulaziz Musa Yar'Adua, a younger brother of former President Umaru Yar'Adua, won the 2023 APC primary and Senate election for Katsina Central, holding military and chieftaincy titles.

16 news stories · 1 policy

APC · Katsina

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

7 news stories

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

PDP · Kebbi

Senator-elect Garba Musa Maidoki, a PDP candidate from Kebbi South, won the 2023 Senate election with 75,232 votes, defeating APC’s incumbent Senator Bala Ibn Na’Allah.

17 news stories

APC · Benue

Udende Memsa Emmanuel, an APC candidate from Benue, won the 2023 senatorial election with a Primary School Leaving Certificate (WASC) and an LLB qualification.

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

Abia

Orji Uzor Kalu, an Igbo politician and businessman from Abia State, is a senator representing Abia North, former governor of Abia State, and a prominent leader in the All Progressive Congress (APC). He rose from humble beginnings to build a vast business empire and earned multiple accolades before facing legal challenges, including a controversial corruption conviction and subsequent Supreme Court retrial.

24 news stories

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

APC · Katsina

Senator Nasiru Sani Zangon Daura, a Katsina APC politician with a bachelor's degree from ABU Zaria, won the 2023 Senate election with 174,062 votes, defeating incumbent Senator Ahmed Baba Kaita.

APC · Kogi

Nigerian politician Ohere Sadiku Abubakar, a Kogi State native, holds a master's in Mining Engineering and served in civil service before becoming a commissioner and senator, though his 2023 senatorial win was overturned.

14 news stories

APC · Borno

Kaka Shehu Lawan Listenis is a Nigerian politician from Borno, currently serving as Senator for Borno Central Senatorial District in the 10th Senate under the APC.

15 news stories

APC · Borno

Mohammed Ali Ndume, a Borno South Senator (APC), is a former House of Representatives member, academic, and political leader known for his extensive constituency development projects and leadership in the Nigerian Senate.

17 news stories · 2 policies

APC · Borno

Mohammed Tahir Monguno is a Borno State politician, lawyer, and former Chief Whip of the 10th Senate, known for his legal career, legislative roles, and advocacy on national security and constitutional reforms.

16 news stories · 2 policies

PDP · Jigawa

Senator Khabeeb Mustapha, a PDP politician from Jigawa, is the Senator representing Jigawa South-West district.

16 news stories

LP · Abuja

Ireti Heebah Kingibe, a civil engineer turned politician, won the 2023 Nigerian Senate election for the FCT under the Labour Party, serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Women Affairs and pledging her salary to rural infrastructure projects.

13 news stories · 1 policy

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

YPP · Anambra

Nigerian politician and businessman Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, senator for Anambra South, died in London in 2024 after a life marked by business ventures, political ambitions, and a tragic assassination attempt in 2022.

15 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

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.

30 news stories · 12 policies

PDP · Bayelsa

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

11 news stories

PDP · Benue

Nigerian Senator Patrick Abba Moro, a PDP candidate from Benue State, won the Benue South senatorial election in 2026, despite past legal challenges and political setbacks, including allegations of fraud and a failed recruitment scandal.

13 news stories

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 · Cross River

Willams Eteng Jonah, an APC candidate from CrossRiver, won the 2023 senatorial election with a First School Leaving Certificate qualification.

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

APC · Delta

Joel-Onowakpo Thomas Ewomazino, an APC-affiliated male from Delta, won the 2023 senatorial election in Delta State with a Primary School Leaving Certificate WAEC ACA qualification.

1 news story

PDP · Delta

Senator Chinedu Munir Nwoko (PDP, Delta), a lawyer and philanthropist, won the 2023 Delta North Senate election, championed loan refunds for Nigeria, and founded a sports university and malaria eradication projects despite recent public controversies over his marriage and allegations of misconduct.

16 news stories · 2 policies

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 · Ebonyi

David Nweze Umahi, a Nigerian politician from Ebonyi State, is a former governor, senator, and current Minister of Works, known for his political career spanning over three decades, including controversies over defection, financial allegations, and legal battles.

1 policy

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

APC · Ebonyi

Nwebonyi Onyeka Peter, an APC candidate from Ebonyi, won the 2023 senatorial election with an SSCE LLB, BL qualification.

9 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 · Edo

Edo State politician and former trade unionist Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole, a Catholic, won the 2023 Edo North senatorial election as APC senator, despite past controversies including APC suspension and public disputes.

12 news stories

APC · Edo

Monday Okpebholo, a Christian politician from Edo State, won the 2024 Edo State gubernatorial election, serving as the governor since November 2024 after a legal affirmation of his victory in April 2025, despite allegations of falsifying his date of birth.

19 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · Enugu

Engineer-turned-politician Osita Ngwu, a PDP Senator from Enugu West, won the 2023 election with a focus on engineering expertise and community development projects.

15 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

LP · Anambra

Nwoye Tony Okechikwu, a Labour Party candidate, won the 2023 senatorial election in Anambra.

2 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

PDP · Gombe

Anthony Siyako Yaro is a Nigerian senator from Gombe South, representing the PDP in the 10th National Assembly.

14 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

APC · Imo

Ndubueze Patrick Chiwuba, an APC candidate from Imo, won the 2023 senatorial election with a First School Leaving Certificate and WAEC HND qualifications.

LP · Imo

Onyewuchi Francis Ezenwa, born in 1968, is a Nigerian senator from Imo East, a former House of Representatives member, and recipient of the NUJ Legacy Award.

17 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

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 · Jigawa

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

4 news stories