All Nigeria elections

1954 Nigerian Parliamentary Election

1954 · Self-government and the First Republic

General elections were held in Nigeria between October and December 1954. The Northern People's Congress emerged as the largest party, winning 84 of the 184 seats.

Prime Minister before

Prime Minister (continued)

Largest force

Northern People's Congress

84 seats

Turnout

The result

Share of the House of Representatives
Northern People's Congress84
National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons63
Action Group20
Kamerun National Congress6
United National Independence Party5
Idoma State Union2
Middle Belt People's Party2
Igbirra Tribal Union1
Nigerian Commoners' Liberal Party1