68% of Reps Seek Re-election in 2027 Elections

As of September 14, 2026, approximately 68.3% of the 360-member House of Representatives, totaling 246 lawmakers, are pursuing re-election in the upcoming National Assembly election scheduled for January 16, 2027. This group includes prominent figures such as Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who is aiming for a fifth term representing Zaria Federal Constituency in Kaduna State, and Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, seeking a third term for Bende Federal Constituency in Abia State.

Other incumbents include Idris Wase, Bello Kumo, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, Muktar Betara, and Bamidele Salam, all of whom are also seeking additional terms. In addition to the incumbents, at least 20 former members are contesting to return to the National Assembly, including Ndudi Elumelu and Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

The data was released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of the final list of candidates for the elections.