2023 Nigerian Senate Elections

PDP · Abia

Nigerian PDP senator Enyinnaya Harcourt Abaribe (b. 1955), a former deputy governor of Abia State, has served since 2007 and won the 2023 Senate election in Abia South, leading committees on power and media.

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PDP · Adamawa

Aminu Iya Abbas is an Adamawa-based politician (PDP) who served as Speaker of Adamawa State House of Assembly before winning the 2023 Nigerian Senate election for Adamawa Central, focusing on addressing flooding in his state.

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APC · Jigawa

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

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APC · Lagos

Banker-turned-politician Abiru Mukhail Adetokunbo is a Lagos East Senator (since 2020) with banking and finance governance experience, including roles at First Bank, Polaris Bank, and as Lagos State’s Finance Commissioner.

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APC · Zamfara

Nigerian politician Alhaji Abdul’aziz Yari, born 1968 in Zamfara, has held key roles as ANPP/APC governor (since 2011), senator (2023), and national leader in Nigeria’s Governors’ Forum. His career spans education, political leadership, and allegations of corruption.

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PDP · Kebbi

Adamu Mohammed Mainasara Aliero, a male from Kebbi state with qualifications in FSLC WAEC and Political Science, won the 2023 senatorial election as a PDP candidate.

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APC · Ekiti

APC Senator Yemi Adaramodu (Ekiti South) won the 2023 Senate election, serving since June 2023 as Spokesperson and Youth Development Committee Chair, with a focus on grassroots infrastructure and community development in Ekiti State.

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APC · Lagos

Educationist-turned-politician Idiat Oluranti Adebule, a Lagos native with academic qualifications in Islamic studies and curriculum development, rose through education and governance roles before winning the 2023 APC Senate election for Lagos West.

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APC · Ondo

Senator Adeniyi Ayodele Adegbonmire, a lawyer and SAN from APC, won the Ondo Central senatorial seat in 2023.

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APC · Ogun

Chartered accountant turned politician Solomon Adeola (APC), a former Public Accounts Committee chairman, has held Senate seats in Lagos West (2015–2023) and Ogun West since 2023. Nominated for the 2027 Ogun governorship race.

16 news stories

PDP · Bayelsa

Nigerian politician Benson Sunday Agadaga, a PDP senator from Bayelsa State’s Urohobo tribe, holds advanced qualifications and past administrative roles before winning the 2023 Senate election as PDP candidate but losing to APC incumbent.

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APC · Yobe

Nigerian politician Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (born 1959), a former lecturer and Senate President (APC), represents Yobe North, with academic roots in geography and remote sensing. His career includes multiple terms in the House of Representatives and Senate, including a contested Senate Presidency bid.

PDP · Bauchi

Ahmed Abdul Ningi is a Nigerian politician who holds a GCE and a BSc.

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APC · Oyo

Akintunde Yunus is an APC senator from Oyo State, currently serving in the 10th National Assembly as the representative of Oyo Central district.

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APC · Akwa Ibom

Godswill Obot Akpabio (APC), born 1962 in Akwa Ibom, is a lawyer-turned-politician who served as Akwa Ibom Governor (2007–2015) before winning the 2023 Nigerian Senate election and becoming President of the Senate since June 2023.

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PDP · Akwa Ibom

Akpan Ekong Sampson, a PDP senator from Akwa Ibom, won the 2023 Nigerian Senate Elections and holds past roles like Chairman of Mkpat Enin LGC and environmental/commissioner positions.

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SDP · Nasarawa

Akwashika Godiya, an SDP-affiliated male senator from Nasarawa born circa 1974, secured victory in the 2023 senatorial election.

SDP · Nasarawa

Aliyu Wadada Ahmed is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and an HND.

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APC · Oyo

Nigerian lawyer and politician BSA (Alli Sharafadeen Abiodun) has won multiple elections, including Senate representation in Oyo State since 2023 as an APC candidate.

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APC · Kwara

Architect and politician Ashiru Oyelola Yisa, born in Offa (Kwara), won Kwara South Senate elections in 2019 (APC) after switching parties from PDP due to governance concerns; active in housing/public procurement committees since 2019.

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PDP · Plateau

Retired Air Vice Marshal Napoleon Binkap Bali (PDP) won the 2023 Nigerian Senate election for Plateau South but had his victory overturned by courts, later opposing military involvement in Niger’s crisis.

APC · Ekiti

Nigerian lawyer, human rights activist, and politician Michael Opeyemi Bamidele has served as Ekiti Central Senator since 2019, winning APC elections in both 2019 and 2023. Previously a commissioner in Bola Tinubu’s Lagos administration and a member of the National Assembly (2011–2015), he holds degrees from Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Benin, and Franklin Pierce University.

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PDP · Rivers

Banigo Ipalibo Harry is a Nigerian politician.

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APC · Kano

Barau Kano I. Jibril, an APC-affiliated male from Kano state, won the 2023 senatorial election in Kano.

PDP · Akwa Ibom

Bassey Aniekan Etim is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and an MSc.

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PDP · Bayelsa

Senator Benson Friday Konbowei, PDP candidate from Bayelsa, won the 2023 Nigerian Senate Elections for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District with an academic background (FSLC GCE PhD).

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APC · Oyo

Abdulfatai Buhari is an APC senator from Oyo State (Ogbomosho origin), elected to the Senate since 2015 and re-elected in 2019 and 2023, holding key committee roles including ICT & Cyber Crime and Aviation. Educated at Ahmadu Bello University, Ilorin University, and Abuja University, he has served as a House of Representatives member (2003–2015) and held state-level commissions.

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APC · Delta

Ede Dafinone is a Delta APC senator (Delta Central), chartered accountant, and philanthropist with a distinguished academic background (UK/Nigeria) and extensive experience in finance, politics, and community development. His family legacy in ICAEW, leadership roles in accounting firms, and foundation initiatives highlight his commitment to economic empowerment and governance.

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APC · Katsina

Katsina State politician Mohammed Muntari Dandutse, an APC senator representing Katsina South since 2023, previously held House of Representatives office from 2015 to 2023.

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APC · Ogun

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

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PDP · Gombe

Nigerian politician Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, born in 1962, is a former Accountant-General of the Federation and Governor of Gombe State who won the 2023 Nigerian Senate election for Gombe North under PDP.

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LP · Abia

Nigerian Labour Party politician Darlington Nwokocha won the 2023 Abia Central Senate election but had it nullified in November 2023 after legal challenges.

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APC · Taraba

David S.u Jimkuta is a Nigerian politician.

PDP · Bayelsa

Dickson Henry Seriake is a Nigerian politician who holds a GCE and an LLB.

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APC · Cross River

Ekpenyong Asuquo is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BA.

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APC · Ebonyi

Eze Kenneth Emeka is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, an SSCE, and a BEng.

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LP · Enugu

Ezea Okechukwu is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WASC, a BSc, an LLB, an LLM, and a BL.

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PDP · Osun

Fadahunsi Adenigba Francis is a Nigerian politician who holds an FSLC, a WAEC, a BSc, and an MPA.

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NRM · Osun

Fadeyi Oluwole Olubiyi is an NRM-affiliated Osun-based candidate who won the 2023 senatorial election.

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APC · Ekiti

Fasuyi Cyril Oluwole Olusegun, an APC-affiliated Ekiti male, won the 2023 senatorial election and holds a First School Leaving Certificate WAEC BSc qualification.

APC · Yobe

Ibrahim Gaidam is a Nigerian politician born in Yobe State (1956), an accountant with civil service experience, and a former governor of Yobe State (2009–2019) who served as APC senator (2019–2023) before becoming Minister of Police Affairs since 2023.

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APC · Gombe

Nigerian politician Mohammed Danjuma Goje (APC), born 1952 in Gombe State, is a former governor and two-time Senator who has held key political roles since his early public service in the 1970s.

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APC · Jigawa

Senator Babangida Hussaini, an APC candidate from Jigawa, won the 2023 Nigerian Senate Elections as Senator for Jigawa North-West.

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LP · Edo

Neda Bernards Imasuen, a Labour Party Senator from Edo South, won the 2023 Nigerian Senate election but has faced allegations of corruption linked to legislative support deals.

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APC · Ondo

Olajide Ipinsagba Emmanuel, APC Senator from Ondo North, won in 2023 Nigerian Senate elections with a HND in Surveying and advanced degrees in Business Administration and Public Administration; holds key senate committees.

PDP · Taraba

Nigerian politician Isa Shuaibu Lau, a PDP senator from Taraba North since 2017, holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and entered politics after an initial loss in 2015 before securing court victory and re-election in multiple terms.

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APC · Kogi

Nigerian politician and banker Isah Jibrin (APC), a senator since 2019 for Kogi East, holds multiple master’s degrees in economics and finance, with prior roles in banking and securities before his political career.

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APC · Adamawa

Ishaku Elisha Cliff, an APC-affiliated male from Adamawa, won the 2023 senatorial election and holds confirmed status.

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APC · Imo

Nigerian Senator Osita B. Izunaso (Imo West APC) combines political leadership with advocacy in disability rights and automotive innovation since his 2023 Senate election.

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PDP · Cross River

Cross River North Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe, born 1970, is a PDP-turned-APC politician with Senate wins in 2021/23, law degrees, and humanitarian awards, now seeking reelection ahead of 2026 elections.

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