1998 Nigerian Parliamentary Election

Abacha's five-party election

Parliamentary elections were held in Nigeria on 25 April 1998. They were the first since 1992, following a coup in 1993.

Held under Abacha with five parties permitted, every one of which had endorsed him for president; annulled after his death weeks later.

Prime Minister before

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Prime Minister (continued)

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Largest force

United Nigeria Congress Party

229 seats

Turnout

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The result

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United Nigeria Congress Party

229

seats

Democratic Party of Nigeria

seats

Congress for National Consensus

seats

Grassroots Democratic Movement

seats

National Centre Party of Nigeria

seats


United Nigeria Congress Party	—	229	—	—	—	—
Democratic Party of Nigeria	—	39	—	—	—	—
Congress for National Consensus	—	6	—	—	—	—
Grassroots Democratic Movement	—	4	—	—	—	—
National Centre Party of Nigeria	—	4	—	—	—	—