The All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded the conduct of its House of Representatives primaries across several states ahead of the 2027 general elections, producing a mix of returning lawmakers, political loyalists and fresh contenders as flagbearers of the ruling party.
The primaries, held amid tight security and intense political calculations, witnessed fierce contests in many federal constituencies, while consensus arrangements and unopposed victories also played out in some areas.
Among the notable winners is the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who secured the APC ticket for Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State.
Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, also emerged victorious in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State.
In Lagos State, prominent lawmakers including James Faleke and Mudasiru Obasa clinched tickets for Ikeja/Ojodu and Agege Federal Constituencies respectively.
Full List of Notable APC House of Reps Ticket Winners
Tajudeen Abbas — Zaria Federal Constituency, Kaduna
Benjamin Kalu — Bende Federal Constituency, Abia
Mudasiru Obasa — Agege Federal Constituency, Lagos
James Faleke — Ikeja/Ojodu Federal Constituency, Lagos
Yusuf Buhari — Katsina Federal Constituency
Jimi Benson — Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Lagos
Yusuf Gagdi — Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Plateau
Ndudi Elumelu — Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta
Olumide Osoba — Abeokuta North/Obafemi-Owode/Odeda Federal Constituency, Ogun
Akin Rotimi — Ekiti North I Federal Constituency
Martin Amaewhule — Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency, Rivers
Precious Igwe — Port Harcourt I Federal Constituency
Nkiruka Onyejeocha — Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency, Abia
Chinedum Orji — Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency, Abia
Chris Nkwonta — Ukwa East/Ukwa West Federal Constituency, Abia
Uzor Azubuike — Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency, Abia
Udo Alozie — Obingwa/Osisioma/Ugwunagbo Federal Constituency, Abia
Ikenna Nicholas — Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency, Abia
Bello Yakubu Rilisco — Birnin Kebbi/Kalgo/Bunza Federal Constituency, Kebbi
Samaila Abdul Suleiman — Kaduna North Federal Constituency
The primaries also recorded shocking upsets, as several serving lawmakers and high-profile aspirants reportedly failed to secure return tickets.
Among those said to have lost their bids are Julius Ihonvbere and socialite Cubana Chief Priest, whose political ambition suffered a setback during the exercise.
Party stakeholders have, however, called on aggrieved aspirants to embrace reconciliation and work for the unity of the APC ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
Political observers believe the outcome of the primaries may significantly reshape the composition of the next House of Representatives, especially with the emergence of several new contenders and the exit of some ranking lawmakers.