Parliamentary elections were held in Nigeria on 12 December 1959. The result was a victory for the Northern People's Congress, which won 134 of the 312 seats in the House of Representatives, despite the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons and Action Group receiving more votes.[1] It formed a coalition with five other parties and two independents, holding a total of 148 seats. Voter turnout was 79.5%.[2]
Results
editThe Northern People's Congress-led coalition, also consisting of the Mabolaje Grand Alliance, Igala Union, Igbira Tribal Union, Niger Delta Congress and affiliated independents won 148 seats. The National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons-led coalition, also consisting of the Northern Elements Progressive Union won 89 seats, while the Action Group and affiliated independents won 75 seats.
Party | Votes | % | Seats | |
---|---|---|---|---|
National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons | 2,594,577 | 34.01 | 81 | |
Action Group | 1,992,364 | 26.12 | 73 | |
Northern People's Congress | 1,922,179 | 25.20 | 134 | |
Northern Elements Progressive Union | 509,050 | 6.67 | 8 | |
Mabolaje Grand Alliance | 610,677 | 8.00 | 6 | |
Igala Union | 4 | |||
Igbira Tribal Union | 1 | |||
Niger Delta Congress | 1 | |||
Action Group-affiliated independents | 2 | |||
NPC-affiliated independents | 2 | |||
Total | 7,628,847 | 100.00 | 312 | |
Registered voters/turnout | 9,043,404 | – | ||
Source: Nohlen et al. |
Northern Region
editResults of the 1959 Nigerian federal election:[3]
Adamawa Province
editAdamawa Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Adamawa Central | Muhammadu Ribadu | NPC |
|
Adamawa North East | Ahmadu Maiha | NPC |
|
Adamawa East | Ahmadu Ribadu | NPC |
|
Adamawa South | Daniel Jenwe | AG |
|
Adamawa West | Usman Borkono | NPC |
|
Adamawa North West | Albatan Yerima Balla | NEPU |
|
Chamba | Philip Maken | AG |
|
Cubunawa-Madagali | Umaru Micika Buba | AG |
|
Muri Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Muri North | Umaru Abba Karim | NPC |
|
Muri East | Abdu Kirim | NPC |
|
Muri South West | Abubakar A Ibrahim | NPC |
|
Numan Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Numan | Jonah Assadugu | AG |
|
Bauchi Province
editBauchi Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Bauchi Central | Balarabe Tafawa Balewa | NPC |
|
Bauchi North East | Mohammed Sani Abubakar | NPC |
|
Bauchi South East | Alhaji Adamu | NPC |
|
Bauchi South West | Abubakar Tafawa Balewa | NPC |
|
Bauchi North West | Muhammed Ningi | NPC |
|
Gombe Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ako | Muhammadu Kumo | NPC |
|
Duku-Kwami | Abdulkadir Dukku | NPC |
|
Gombe Central | Ibrahim Jalo Waziri | NPC |
|
Nafada | Hamza Gombe | NPC |
|
Tangale Waja | Bulus Biliyong | AG |
|
Katagum Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Katagum North East | Shekarau Omar | NPC |
|
Katagum South | Abdulkadir Abubakar | NPC |
|
Katagum West | Muhammadu Sagir Umar | NPC |
|
Misau | Muhammadu Kura | NPC |
|
Benue Province
editIdoma Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Idoma North | J. O. Ede | NPC |
|
Idoma South East | J. C. Obande | NPC |
|
Idoma West | E. A. Odo | NPC |
|
Lafia Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Lafia | Ahmadu Angara Doma | AG |
|
Nasarawa Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Keffi | A. A. Ramalan | NPC |
|
Nasarawa | Zubairu Bamu | NPC |
|
Tiv Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Gaav-Shangev Tiev | S. T. Daka | AG |
|
Iharev-Masev | V. T. Shisha | AG |
|
Iharev-Nongov | P. Tarkende | AG |
|
Jemgbar | Joseph Tarka | AG |
|
Kunav | M. D. Iyorkar | AG |
|
Kwande | K. Swem | AG |
|
Ukum-Shitire | E. T. Orodi | AG |
|
Wukari Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Wukari | Tangul Gaza | AG |
|
Bornu Province
editBedde Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Bedde | Maina Saleh | NPC |
|
Biu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Biu North | Sule Abba Biu | NPC |
|
Biu South | Balang U. Barami | NPC |
|
Bornu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Auno-Magumeri | Abba Sadiq | NPC |
|
Bornu North | Muktar Gajiram | NPC |
|
Bornu North West | Galadima Mai Kiyari | NPC |
|
Borsari-Damaturu | Baba Shehu Ibrahim | NPC |
|
Chad | Zanna Isa Monguno | NPC |
|
Fune-Gujba | Musa Hindi | NPC |
|
Geidam | Maaji Kachalla Baiko | NPC |
|
Kaga-Marghi | Shettima Ali Monguno | NPC |
|
Konduga-Mafa | Waziri Ibrahim | NPC |
|
Yerwa | Zanna Bukar Dipcharima | NPC |
|
Dikwa Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Dikwa Central | Kalia Monguno | NPC |
|
Dikwa North | Abba Mallam Terab | NPC |
|
Potiskum Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Gwoza | Abdullahi Gwoza | AG |
|
Potiskum | Maina Waziri | NPC |
|
Ilorin Province
editBorgu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Borgu | Yusufu Ilesha | NPC |
|
Ilorin Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ilorin Central | S. A. Babatunde | NPC |
|
Ilorin North | Abdulsalami Olomoda | NPC |
|
Ilorin East | M. A. O. Olarewaju | NPC |
|
Ilorin South | P. B. Olatunde | AG |
|
Lafiagi-Pategi Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Lafiagi-Pategi | Muhammadu Koro | NPC |
|
Kabba Province
editIgala Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Igala North East | P. O. Tokula | Independent |
|
Igala East | H. M. Adaji | Independent |
|
Igala South | D. O. Enefola | Independent |
|
Igala North West | J. A. Yacim | Independent |
|
Igbirra Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Igbirra | Salihu O. Abdul | Independent |
|
Kabba Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Kabba | S. A. Olukotun | NPC |
|
Kwara Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Kwara | Usman Angulu Ahmed | NPC |
|
Kaduna Capital Territory
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Kaduna | Zakari Isa | NPC |
|
Kano Province
editKano Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Babura-Garki | Kabiru Bayero | NPC |
|
Bici East | Bello Farar Hula Bichi | NPC |
|
Bici West | Mamudu Bayero | NPC |
|
Birnin Kudu | Datti Kudu | NPC |
|
Dambatta | Mohammed Muhtari | NPC |
|
Dawakin Kudu | Rilwanu Abdullahi | NPC |
|
Dawakin Tofa East | Usman Shehu Kazaure | NPC |
|
Dawakin Tofa West | Maitama Sule | NPC |
|
Dutse East | Umaru Gumel | NPC |
|
Dutse West | Aminu Suleiman Dutse | NPC |
|
Gabasawa | Abubakar Bayero | NPC |
|
Gaya North | Inusa | NPC |
|
Gaya South | Sarki Dalhatu Yola | NPC |
|
Gezawa | Sani Gezawa | NPC |
|
Gwaram | Hamidu Bayero | NPC |
|
Gwarzo East | Bello Dandago | NPC |
|
Gwarzo West | Ali Gwarzo | NPC |
|
Jahun | A. A. Koguna | NPC |
|
Kano East | Aminu Kano | NEPU |
|
Kano West | Ahmadu A. Baba | NPC |
|
Karaye | Muhammadu Gwarzo | NPC |
|
Kiru | Usman Gwarzo | NPC |
|
Kumbotso-Ungogo | Sarki Abbas Sanusi | NPC |
|
Kura | Muhammadu Gwate | NPC |
|
Minjibir | Baba Danbappa | NPC |
|
Rano | Mohamed-Munir | NPC |
|
Ringim | Saiyadi Ringim | NPC |
|
Sumaila | Muhammadu Inuwa Wada | NPC |
|
Tudun Wada | Muhtari Wanbai | NPC |
|
Wudil | Abba Wudil | NPC |
|
Kazaure | Ibrahim Na Maitama | Independent |
|
Kano Northern Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Gumel East | Ahmadu Babandi | NPC |
|
Gumel West | Aliyu Muhammadu | NPC |
|
Hadejia North | Muhammadu Gauyamma | NPC |
|
Hadejia South | Abdulkadir Maidugu | NPC |
|
Katsina Province
editKatsina Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Daura East | Saidu Daura | NPC |
|
Daura West | Haruna | NPC |
|
Danja | Ibrahim Nadabo | NPC |
|
Dan Yusufa-Kaura | Damale Kaita | NPC |
|
Durbi | Iro Mani | NPC |
|
Ingawa-Kankiya | Dambo Ibrahim Maikaita | NPC |
|
Jibiya-Kaita | Ibrahim Ladan Fari | NPC |
|
Kankara-Kogo | Wada Nas | NEPU |
|
Katsina Central | Musa Yar'Adua | NPC |
|
Malumfashi | Abdullahi Mahuta | NPC |
|
Marusa-Mashi | Iro Mashi | NPC |
|
Maska | L. Alhaji Daura | NPC |
|
Musawa | Abdullahi Magajin Musawa | NPC |
|
Ruma-Tsaskiya | Abubakar Magajin Gari | NPC |
|
Yandaka | Bala Muhammadu Dutsinma | NPC |
|
Niger Province
editAbuja Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Abuja | Aliyu Bisalla | NPC |
|
Bida Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Bida East | Ibrahim Tako | NPC |
|
Bida West | Usman Sarki | NPC |
|
Kontagora Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Kontagora Central | Abdu Bauchi | NPC |
|
Kontagora South East | Usman Turaki | NPC |
|
Zuru | Isa Iko | Independent |
|
Minna Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Minna North | Umaru Galkogo | NPC |
|
Minna South | Garba | NPC |
|
Plateau Province
editAkwanga (Southern) Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Akwanga | Yakubu Allanana | NPC |
|
Jos Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Jos Central | Ismaila Abdullahi Bici | NEPU |
|
Jos South | Isa Haruna | NPC |
|
Jos North West | Abubakar Isandu | AG |
|
Lowland (Shendam) Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Lowland East | S. D. Lar | AG |
|
Lowland West | G. Yilgwen | AG |
|
Pankshin Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Angas | D. Dimka | AG |
|
Kanam | Aliyu Zungum | NPC |
|
Pankshin West | J. M. Damla | AG |
|
Sokoto Province
editArgungu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Argungu East | Mohammed Bello | NPC |
|
Argungu West | Garba Kangiwa | NPC |
|
Gwandu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Gwandu North | Umaru Dan Waziri | NPC |
|
Gwandu East | Haliru Gwandu | NPC |
|
Gwandu South | Muhammadu Kaoje I | NPC |
|
Gwandu West | Usumanu Maitambari | NPC |
|
Yauri | Aminu Yelwa | NPC |
|
Sokoto Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Binji-Tangaza | Aminu Tafida | NPC |
|
Chafe-Gusau | Muhammadu Nalado | NEPU |
|
Dange-Shuni | Aliyu | NPC |
|
Gada | Garba Gada | NPC |
|
Gandi-Goronyo | Shehu Na Ita Sokoto | NPC |
|
Gwadabawa North | Muhammadu Zaiyana | NPC |
|
Gwadabawa South | Mohammed Bello Abdur-raman | NPC |
|
Isa | Ladan Isa | NPC |
|
Kaura Namoda | Ali Nakura Kaura | NEPU |
|
Maradun | Atto Bungudu | NPC |
|
Moriki-Zurmi | Alhaji Muhammadu | NPC |
|
Rabah-Wurno | Ahmadu Danbaba | NPC |
|
Sabon Birni | Muhammadu Janjuna | NPC |
|
Sokoto Central | Muhammadu Bida | NPC |
|
Sokoto North Central | Muhammadu Sarkin Gona | NPC |
|
Sokoto South Central | Ahmadu Gorzau | NPC |
|
Sokoto West Central | Abubakar Magatakarda Sokoto | NPC |
|
Sokoto South East | Muhammadu Nadange Sokoto | NPC |
|
Sokoto South | Abubakar Tsofo Mafara | NPC |
|
Sokoto South West | Garba Jabo Abubakar | NPC |
|
Sokoto West | Shehu Shagari | NPC |
|
Zaria Province
editJema'a Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Jema'a | Auta Anzah | AG |
|
Zaria Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ikara-Makarfi | Muhammadu Alangade | NEPU |
|
Kaura-Lere | Haikali Dan Maigari | AG |
|
Kubau-Soba | Yusha'u A. D. Mohammed | NEPU |
|
Zangon Katab | Shekarau Ka'a Layya | AG |
|
Zaria Central | Saidu Zango | NPC |
|
Zaria South West | P. Ipu | AG |
|
Zaria North West | Ahmadu Fatika | NPC |
|
Western Region
editAboh Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Aboh | A. Opia | NCNC |
|
Afenmai (Kukuruku) Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Afenmai East | M. C. K. Obi | AG |
|
Afenmai West | U. O. Ayeni | NCNC |
|
Asaba Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Asaba East | E. A. Mordi | NCNC |
|
Asaba West | J. B. Eboigbodi | NCNC |
|
Badagry Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Badagry | D. Senu-Oke | NCNC |
|
Benin Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Benin Central | H. O. Osagie | NCNC |
|
Benin East | D. N. Oronsaye | NCNC |
|
Benin West | D. E. Y. Aghahowa | NCNC |
|
Egba Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Abeokuta | A. Adedamola | AG |
|
Egba North | E. B. Sorunke | NCNC |
|
Egba East | Ayo Rosiji | AG |
|
Egba South | O. B. Akin-Olugbade | AG |
|
Egbado Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Egbado North | A. A. Ajibola | AG |
|
Egbado South | D. K. Aihonsu | AG |
|
Ekiti Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ekiti North East | A. Akomolafe | AG |
|
Ekiti South East | B. A. Ajayi | AG |
|
Ekiti North West | G. K. Dada | AG |
|
Epe Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Epe | L. O. Tobun | AG |
|
Ibadan Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ibadan Central | R. A. Afolabi | Independent |
|
Ibadan North East | Augustus Akinloye | AG |
|
Ibadan East | S. Lana | Independent |
|
Ibadan South East | R. O. A. Akinjide | Independent |
|
Ibadan South | S. A. Abasi | Independent |
|
Ibadan South West | S. A. Oyewole | Independent |
|
Ibadan North West | K. O. S. Are | Independent |
|
Ibarapa | D. M. Gbolagunte | Independent |
|
Ife Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ife Town | M. A. Omisade | Independent |
|
Ife-Ila | T. O. Oloyede | Independent |
|
Ijebu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ijebu Central | E. O. Okunowo | AG |
|
Ijebu North | E. D. Akinbowale | AG |
|
Ijebu South | A. F. Odulana | AG |
|
Ijebu Remo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ijebu Remo | Obafemi Awolowo | AG |
|
Ikeja Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ikeja | A. O. Ogunsanya | NCNC |
|
Ilesha Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ilesha Rural | J. A. Akinyemi | AG |
|
Ilesha Urban | J. O. Ogunbiyi | NCNC |
|
Ishan Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ishan East | Anthony Enahoro | AG |
|
Ishan West | P. D. Oboh | AG |
|
Okitipupa Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Okitipupa North | O. Akinfosile | NCNC |
|
Okitipupa South | S. A. Oladiran | AG |
|
Ondo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ondo North East | W. J. Falaiye | AG |
|
Ondo West | S. A. Oladapo | AG |
|
Oshun Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ede-Ejigbo | D. A. Ogunleye | AG |
|
Iwo East | T. A. Lamuye | NCNC |
|
Iwo West | S. Fajinmi | AG |
|
Ogbomosho North | V. L. Lajide | AG |
|
Ogbomosho South | S. O. Ogundipe | AG |
|
Oshogbo North | A. A. Odurinde | NCNC |
|
Oshogbo South | B. A. Adeyemo | NCNC |
|
Oshun North East | J. O. Olaore | AG |
|
Oshun South East | E. J. Ogunkanmi | AG |
|
Owo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Owo North | S. A. Ogedengbe | AG |
|
Owo South | M. A. Ajasin | AG |
|
Oyo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Oyo Central | S. A. Yerokun | NCNC |
|
Oyo East | A. Akerele | AG |
|
Oyo South | S. O. Kolade | AG |
|
Oyo North West | J. O. Taiwo | AG |
|
Urhobo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Urhobo Central | J. S. Mariere | NCNC |
|
Urhobo East | J. K. De-Omomadia | NCNC |
|
Urhobo West | O. Oweh | NCNC |
|
Warri Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Warri | Festus Okotie-Eboh | NCNC |
|
Western Ijaw Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Western Ijaw | N. A. Ezonbodor | NCNC |
|
Eastern Region
editAba Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Aba Urban | F. I. Okoronkwo | NCNC |
|
Aba Central | M. Ubani | NCNC |
|
Aba North | Jaja Wachuku | NCNC |
|
Aba South | O. C. Ememe | NCNC |
|
Abak Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Abak South East | P. U. Umoh | AG |
|
Abak North West | R. A. Orok | AG |
|
Abakiliki Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ezza | J. O. Igwe | NCNC |
|
Ikwo | O. O. Nweke | NCNC |
|
Ishielu | N. Nwangbo | NCNC |
|
Izi North | J. N. Nwofokoda | NCNC |
|
Izi South | B. O. Ikeh | NCNC |
|
Afikpo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Afikpo North | A. Nwachuku | NCNC |
|
Afikpo South | N. Enwo | NCNC |
|
Ahoada Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ahoada Central | I. Onwuchekwa | NCNC |
|
Ahoada North East | J. A. Akor | NCNC |
|
Ahoada West | N. E. Elenwa | NCNC |
|
Awgu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Awgu North | D. N. Chukwu | NCNC |
|
Awgu South | J. Chukwu | NCNC |
|
Awka Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Awka Central | R. N. Muojeke | NCNC |
|
Awka North | F. C. Ogbalu | NCNC |
|
Awka South | F. Mbakogu | NCNC |
|
Bende Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Bende Central | H. O. Chuku | NCNC |
|
Bende East | K. Ezera | NCNC |
|
Bende West | C. A. Odigbo | NCNC |
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Brass Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
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Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Brass | Melford Okilo | NDC |
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Calabar Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
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Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Calabar | A. E. Efiong-Spatts | AG |
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Degema Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Degema | W. Briggs | AG |
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Eket Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Eket East | O. J. Emirue | AG |
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Eket West | T. I. Etukudo | AG |
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Enyong Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Enyong North | J. U. Udenyi | NCNC |
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Enyong South | P. E. Ekanem | AG |
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Ikom Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ikom | P. Ejukwa | NCNC |
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Ikot Ekpene Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ikot Ekpene Central | B. Ukpono | AG |
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Ikot Ekpene North East | S. U. Idiong | AG |
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Ikot Ekpene South | M. B. Afanideh | AG |
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Nsukka Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Nsukka Central | F. A. M. Abadi | NCNC |
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Nsukka North | D. C. Ugwu | NCNC |
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Nsukka East | N. N. Onugu | NCNC |
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Nsukka West | V. A. Nwalieji | NCNC |
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Obubra Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Obubra | U. U. Eko | NCNC |
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Ogojo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ogojo East | J. U. Odey | NCNC |
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Ogojo West | M. T. Mbu | NCNC |
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Ogoni Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Ogoni East | S. F. Nwika | NCNC |
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Ogoni West | K. Giadom | NCNC |
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Okigwi Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Okigwi Central | F. E. Offor | NCNC |
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Okigwi North East | F. U. Ihe | NCNC |
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Okigwi South East | P. O. Eleke | NCNC |
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Okigwi South West | D. O. Ahamefula | NCNC |
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Onitsha Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Onitsha Urban | Nnamdi Azikiwe | NCNC |
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Onitsha North Central | P. U. Okeke | NCNC |
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Onitsha South Central | M. Amechi | NCNC |
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Onitsha North | L. N. Ezeani | NCNC |
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Onitsha South | V. C. Iketuonye | NCNC |
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Opobo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Opobo North | D. S. Udo-Inyang | AG |
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Opobo South | U. O. Ekenokot | NCNC |
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Orlu Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Orlu North | E. O. Ifezue | NCNC |
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Orlu North East | V. E. Eze | NCNC |
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Orlu South East | E. C. Akwiwu | NCNC |
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Orlu West | B. U. Nzeribe | NCNC |
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Owerri Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Owerri Central | Raymond Njoku | NCNC |
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Owerri North | A. U. D. Mbah | NCNC |
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Owerri North East | N. D. Ukah | NCNC |
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Owerri East | D. N. Abii | NCNC |
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Owerri South East | B. U. Ukaegbu | NCNC |
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Owerri West | R. B. K. Okafor | NCNC |
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Port Harcourt Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Port Harcourt | D. D. U. Okay | NCNC |
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Udi Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Abaji and Ngwo | G. O. D. Eneh | NCNC |
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Enugu | C. Chiedozie | NCNC |
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Udi Central | I. O. Chikelu | NCNC |
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Udi East | S. Nnaji | NCNC |
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Uyo Division
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Uyo North | S. J. Umoren | AG |
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Uyo South East | P. O. Akpan | AG |
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Uyo South West | I. A. Brown | AG |
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Federal Territory
editConstituency | Incumbent | Results | |
---|---|---|---|
Incumbent | Party | Candidates | |
Lagos Central | L. J. Dosunmu | AG |
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Lagos North | T. O. S. Benson | NCNC |
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Lagos South | J. M. Johnson | NCNC |
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See also
edit- Ronald Wraith, British national, chairman of the Nigerian Federal Electoral Commission for the 1959 parliamentary and regional elections
References
edit- ^ Dieter Nohlen, Michael Krennerich & Bernhard Thibaut (1999) Elections in Africa: A data handbook, p707 ISBN 0-19-829645-2
- ^ Elections in Nigeria African Elections Database
- ^ "Federation of Nigeria Official Gazette". Federation of Nigeria Official Gazette. 47 (15). Lagos: 351–369. 24 March 1960.
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