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 | |
|---|---|---|
| United Nigeria Congress Party | 61 | |
| Democratic Party of Nigeria | 9 | |
| 6 | ||
| Grassroots Democratic Movement | 2 | |
| 2 | ||
| Total | 80 | |
| Source: African Elections Database | ||
House of Representatives[]
| Party | Seats | |
|---|---|---|
| United Nigeria Congress Party | 229 | |
| Democratic Party of Nigeria | 39 | |
| 6 | ||
| Grassroots Democratic Movement | 4 | |
| 4 | ||
| Total | 282 | |
| Source: African Elections Database | ||
References[]
- ^ Elections in Nigeria African Elections Database
| Presidential elections | |
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| Senate elections | |
| House elections | |
| Regional elections | |
| Gubernatorial elections | |
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Categories:
- 1998 elections in Africa
- 1998 elections in Nigeria
- Parliamentary elections in Nigeria
- Annulled elections