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

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Prime Minister (continued)

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Largest force

Northern People's Congress

84 seats

Turnout

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The result

Sort by

Northern People's Congress

seats

National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons

seats

Action Group

seats

Kamerun National Congress

seats

United National Independence Party

seats

Idoma State Union

seats

Middle Belt People's Party

seats

Igbirra Tribal Union

seats

Nigerian Commoners' Liberal Party

seats


Northern People's Congress	—	84	—	—	—	—
National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons	—	63	—	—	—	—
Action Group	—	20	—	—	—	—
Kamerun National Congress	—	6	—	—	—	—
United National Independence Party	—	5	—	—	—	—
Idoma State Union	—	2	—	—	—	—
Middle Belt People's Party	—	2	—	—	—	—
Igbirra Tribal Union	—	1	—	—	—	—
Nigerian Commoners' Liberal Party	—	1	—	—	—	—