2023 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Abia State|
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| | Majority party | Minority party | | | | | | Party | PDP | APC | | Last election | 5 | 2 | | Seats before | 3 | 3 |
| | | Third party | Fourth party | | | | | | Party | APGA | LP | | Last election | 1 | 0 | | Seats before | 1 | 1 | |
The 2023 Nigerian House of Representatives elections in Abia State was held on 25 February 2023, to elect the 3 House of Representatives members from Abia State, one from each of the state's three senatorial districts. The elections will coincide with the 2023 presidential election, as well as other elections to the House of Representatives and elections to the Senate; with state elections being held two weeks later. Primaries were held between 4 April and 9 June 2022.
Overview
| Affiliation | Party | Total |
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| PDP | APC | APGA | LP |
| Previous Election | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Before Election | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| After Election | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
Summary
Aba North/Aba South
2023 Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency election|
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The Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency covers the local government areas of Aba North and Aba South. In 2019, Ossy Prestige (APGA) was elected to the seat with 54.4% of the vote but he died in February 2021.[11] In the ensuing March 2021 by-election, Chimaobi Ebisike (PDP) was elected with 65.5% of the vote; he is seeking re-election.
General election
Results
Arochukwu/Ohafia
2023 Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency election|
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Representative before election
Uko Nkole
PDP | Elected Representative
Okwara Osonwa Ibe
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The Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency covers the local government areas of Arochukwu and Ohafia. Incumbent Uko Nkole (PDP) was elected with 34.7% of the vote in 2019. Nkole opted not to seek re-election instead running for the Abia North senate seat; he came second in the PDP primary.
General election
Results
Bende
2023 Bende Federal Constituency election|
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The Bende Federal Constituency covers the local government area of Bende. Incumbent Benjamin Kalu (APC), who was elected with 51.8% of the vote in 2019, is seeking re-election.
General election
Results
Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South
2023 Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency election|
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The Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency covers the local government areas of Isiala Ngwa North and Isiala Ngwa South. Incumbent Darlington Nwokocha (LP) was elected with 60.0% of the vote in 2019 as a member of the PDP. Nwokocha opted against running for re-election and decided to run for the Abia Central senate seat, defecting to the LP in June 2022 to become its senatorial nominee.
General election
Results
Isuikwuato/Umunneochi
2023 Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency election|
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The Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency covers the local government areas of Isuikwuato and Umu-Nneochi. Incumbent Nkeiruka Onyejeocha (APC), who was elected with 52.2% of the vote in 2019, is seeking re-election.
General election
Results
Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma
2023 Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma Federal Constituency election|
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The Obingwa/Ugwunagbo/Osisioma Federal Constituency covers the local government areas of Obingwa, Osisioma Ngwa, and Ugwunagbo. Incumbent Solomon Adaelu (APGA) was elected with 76.5% of the vote in 2019 as a member of the PDP. Adaelu originally sought re-election in the PDP but withdrew from the primary before defecting to APGA in May 2022 and obtaining its nomination.[12]
General election
Results
Ukwa East/Ukwa West
2023 Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency election|
| | | | | | Nominee | Nnadozie Okpokiri | Adinigwe Nwoke | Christian Nkwonta | | Party | APC | APGA | PDP | |
Representative before election
Uzoma Nkem-Abonta
PDP | Elected Representative
Christian Nkwonta
PDP | |
The Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency covers the local government areas of Ukwa East and Ukwa West. Incumbent Uzoma Nkem-Abonta (PDP), who was elected with 43.4% of the vote in 2019, decided to run for senator for Abia South instead of seeking re-election; he later withdrew from the senatorial primary.
General election
Results
Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano
2023 Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano Federal Constituency election|
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The Umuahia North/Umuahia South/Ikwuano Federal Constituency covers the local government areas of Ikwuano, Umuahia North, and Umuahia South. Incumbent Samuel Onuigbo (APC) was elected with 46.0% of the vote in 2019 as a member of the PDP; he decamped to the APC in December 2020.[13] Onuigbo decided not to seek re-election, instead opting to run for senator for Abia Central.
General election
Results
See also
Notes
- ^ This House member was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the LP during their term.
- ^ This House member was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to APGA during their term.
- ^ House member defected to new party after withdrawing from or losing their former party's primary.
- ^ This House member was elected as a member of the PDP but switched to the APC during their term.
References
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- ^ "Renowned Philanthropist, Alex Ikwechegh Wins APGA Ticket for Aba North/South House of Representatives Seat". 9NewsNG. 4 June 2022. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 December 2022.
- ^ Nwabuko, Chibuike (31 March 2022). "2023: PDP Stakeholders in Aba North/Aba South federal constituency purchase nomination form for Hon. Chimaobi Ebisike". Sundiata Post. Archived from the original on 31 March 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ a b Udeh, Kenneth (27 May 2022). "Abia-North: Ben Kalu, Daniel Okeke secure APC Reps tickets". The Sun. Archived from the original on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ "Abia Deputy Speaker, Ifeanyi Uchendu Secures PDP's Ticket For Reps". ABN TV. 24 May 2022. Archived from the original on 31 May 2022. Retrieved 24 May 2022.
- ^ Ojetobor, Thelma (28 May 2022). "2023: Chief Chijioke Ikpo Wins APC Isiala Ngwa Federal Constituency Primary Election". Oasis Magazine. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ Olu, Tayo (22 May 2022). "JUST IN: Prof Agbazuere, Ex-Abia Chief Of Staff, Wins PDP Ticket For Isiala-Ngwa North/South Federal Constituency". The Whistler. Archived from the original on 25 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM THE FORTHCOMING SHAM AND ILLEGAL PRIMARIES OF THE PDP IN ABIA STATE". Facebook. Hon Engr Solomon EO Adaelu - MNSE, Mnsche. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ Nwogu, Nnanna (6 May 2022). "Abia Reps Member Declares Interest For Abia Central Seat". Nigerian Tribune. Archived from the original on 6 May 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2022.
- ^ "2023: Abia Speaker wins PDP's ticket for House of Reps". Premium Times. Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Abia lawmaker, Ossy Prestige, is dead". Vanguard. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ "NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL FROM THE FORTHCOMING SHAM AND ILLEGAL PRIMARIES OF THE PDP IN ABIA STATE". Facebook. Hon Engr Solomon EO Adaelu - MNSE, Mnsche. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
- ^ Ayitogo, Nasir. "Another Rep dumps PDP for APC". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
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