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

PartySeats
United Nigeria Congress Party61
Democratic Party of Nigeria9
Congress for National Consensus6
Grassroots Democratic Movement 2
National Centre Party of Nigeria2
Total80
Source: African Elections Database

House of Representatives

PartySeats
United Nigeria Congress Party229
Democratic Party of Nigeria39
Congress for National Consensus6
Grassroots Democratic Movement 4
National Centre Party of Nigeria4
Total282
Source: African Elections Database

References

  1. ↑ Elections in Nigeria African Elections Database
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