Political Earthquake Hits National Assembly As 98 Serving Reps Face Exit In 2027

At least 98 serving members of the House of Representatives are set to leave the Green Chamber after the 2027 general elections, following their failure to secure party tickets or their decision to contest for other elective positions.

According to Bush Radio Academy, a state-by-state assessment of the 2027 National Assembly contests indicates that approximately 262 incumbent lawmakers have secured tickets to seek another term in the House, either under their current political parties or after moving to different platforms.

The development means a significant number of lawmakers from the current 10th Assembly will not return when the next House of Representatives is inaugurated after the 2027 elections.

Kano State recorded one of the highest numbers of returning lawmakers, with 23 out of its 24 representatives securing tickets. Lagos State followed, with 15 of its 24 serving members reportedly obtaining tickets to return to the National Assembly.

Several prominent members of the House leadership are also among those who will be leaving the chamber. They include House Leader Julius Ihonvbere of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Edo State, as well as Minority Leader Fred Agbedi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bayelsa State.

Other principal officers who are not expected to return include Deputy Chief Whip Isiaka Ayokunle Isiaka of the APC from Ogun State, Deputy Minority Leader Abdulsamad Dasuki of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Sokoto State, and Deputy Minority Whip Manu Soro of the PDP from Bauchi State.

Deputy Minority Whip George Ozodinobi of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), representing Anambra State, is also among the lawmakers who will not return to the House after the 2027 elections.

Meanwhile, Chief Whip Usman Bello Kumo has secured a ticket to seek another term, putting him among the principal officers expected to retain their seats in the next Assembly.

The outcome of the party primaries and candidate selection process has therefore triggered a major reshuffling within the House, with several familiar faces set to exit while others prepare to defend their seats in the 2027 elections.