Why Are Many Reps Members Not Returning In 2027?
Nigeria Daily · Sep 17, 2026 · 24:51
Nigeria Daily · Sep 17, 2026 · 24:51
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The 2027 elections are already reshaping Nigeria’s National Assembly, with dozens of serving lawmakers set to leave the House of Representatives.
About 98 members of the current House are not returning, while others have secured tickets to contest again.
But what is behind this high turnover?
Is it the outcome of party primaries, political realignments, personal decisions, or changing dynamics within their constituencies?
And what does the exit of these lawmakers mean for the next National Assembly, and what could be the implications for legislative representation in Nigeria?
Today on Nigeria Daily, we examine why 98 serving lawmakers are not returning in 2027, and what it could mean for the next National Assembly.
