Several serving members of Nigeria's House of Representatives failed to secure return tickets during the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries held across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to verified reports, at least 12 lawmakers lost their bids for renomination.
Among the prominent lawmakers who lost out were Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House, who was defeated in the primary for the Zaria Federal Constituency of Kaduna State. Other notable losers include Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker, who lost the primary for the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State.
The primaries, conducted by the APC, saw several incumbent lawmakers defeated by challengers, reflecting internal party dynamics and voter dissatisfaction. The exact list of all 12 members has been confirmed by multiple Nigerian news outlets, including The Punch and Premium Times, as of May 2026.
These losses mean that the affected lawmakers will not be on the APC ticket for the 2027 elections, though they may still contest under other parties or seek other political offices. The APC has not officially commented on the outcomes.
