1998 Nigerian parliamentary election
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Parliamentary elections were held in Nigeria on 25 April 1998. They were the first since 1992, following a coup in 1993. All parties running in the election were affiliated with the military regime, with all opposition parties banned. Voter turnout was very low, and the election results was annulled by the government. Fresh elections were held the following year.[1]
Results
Senate
Party | Seats | |
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United Nigeria Congress Party | 61 | |
Democratic Party of Nigeria | 9 | |
Congress for National Consensus | 6 | |
Grassroots Democratic Movement | 2 | |
National Centre Party of Nigeria | 2 | |
Total | 80 | |
Source: African Elections Database |
House of Representatives
Party | Seats | |
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United Nigeria Congress Party | 229 | |
Democratic Party of Nigeria | 39 | |
Congress for National Consensus | 6 | |
Grassroots Democratic Movement | 4 | |
National Centre Party of Nigeria | 4 | |
Total | 282 | |
Source: African Elections Database |
References
- ^ Elections in Nigeria African Elections Database