Senate · Bayelsa West · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Chief Fidelis Agbiki
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Fidelis Agbiki, styled High Chief, is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Bayelsa West Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026, which lists him as a 75-year-old man). He is from Isampou Ward 1 in Ekeremor Local Government Area and from Tarakiri Kingdom; Leadership (19 May 2026) describes him as a first-time senatorial contestant. According to a 2026 profile in The Sun, he trained as a lawyer, made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority, served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators of the old Rivers State and to its second civilian governor, Chief Rufus Ada George, and later joined Shell Petroleum Development Company, rising to directorate level. In 2023 he was regent of Tarakiri Kingdom after the death of Pere Richardford Orukarebai Koroye, and oversaw the selection and coronation of the new Pere, Dr Seiyifa Koroye, in September 2023. By February 2026 he was an Ekeremor member of the Bayelsa APC's ward-congress committee. He won the APC's direct primary for Bayelsa West with 71,135 votes against four other aspirants (result declared at Sagbama on 18 May 2026) and received the party's certificate of nomination from Governor Douye Diri on 30 June 2026. His opponents in Bayelsa West include former governor and sitting senator Seriake Dickson of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.22 SN 34: "34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H"
34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H
- The Nation
2026-02-13: "Ekeremor has the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Ogbere, former Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi, Chief Fidelis Agbiki, and Hon. Tari Porri as members."
Ekeremor has the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, Michael Ogbere, former Deputy Governor Peremobowei Ebebi, Chief Fidelis Agbiki, and Hon. Tari Porri as members.
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George."
He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George.
- The Sun
2026-06-30: "Those presented with the certificates are High Chief Fidelis Agbiki (Bayelsa West), Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli (Bayelsa East), and Senator Friday Konbowei Benson (Bayelsa Central)."
Those presented with the certificates are High Chief Fidelis Agbiki (Bayelsa West), Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli (Bayelsa East), and Senator Friday Konbowei Benson (Bayelsa Central).
- Leadership
2026-05-19: "Agbiki, a grassroots politician from Ekeremor Local Government Area, is a first-time senatorial contestant whose emergence is expected to shape the contest ahead of the 2027 polls."
Agbiki, a grassroots politician from Ekeremor Local Government Area, is a first-time senatorial contestant whose emergence is expected to shape the contest ahead of the 2027 polls.
- Leadership
2026-05-17: "A grassroots politician from Isampou Ward 1 in Ekeremor LGA, Fidelis Agbiki, is also being mentioned in political circles as a possible consensus option capable of challenging both Dickson and Agbedi."
A grassroots politician from Isampou Ward 1 in Ekeremor LGA, Fidelis Agbiki, is also being mentioned in political circles as a possible consensus option capable of challenging both Dickson and Agbedi.
- The Nation
2026-05-20: "Chief Fidelis Agbiki led the pack with 71,135 votes, while Henry Asamowei Ayamasowei came a distant second with 3,949 votes, Hon. Donald Daunemigha polled 1,949 votes."
Chief Fidelis Agbiki led the pack with 71,135 votes, while Henry Asamowei Ayamasowei came a distant second with 3,949 votes, Hon. Donald Daunemigha polled 1,949 votes.
- New Telegraph
2023-09-10: "Governor Diri gave the charge at the weekend during the coronation and presentation of staff of office to Dr Seiyifa Koroye as the new Tarakiriowei VIII (Pere of Tarakiri Clan) at Ebedebiri town in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state."
Governor Diri gave the charge at the weekend during the coronation and presentation of staff of office to Dr Seiyifa Koroye as the new Tarakiriowei VIII (Pere of Tarakiri Clan) at Ebedebiri town in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state.
School years & education
Dates not recorded
Essi College, Warri
Not stated (attendance declared to INEC) · Warri
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.22 SN 34: "34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H"
34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Dates not recorded
St Luke's Anglican School
Not stated (attendance declared to INEC)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.22 SN 34: "34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H"
34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Dates not recorded
University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt
Not stated (attendance declared to INEC) · Port Harcourt
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.22 SN 34: "34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H"
34 BAYELSA BAYELSA WEST AGBIKI FIDELIS APC None 75 M ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
A working life
Until 2023
Regent
Tarakiri Kingdom
Regent of Tarakiri Kingdom after the death of Pere Richardford Orukarebai Koroye (regent by the funeral rites, April 2023); oversaw the selection and coronation of Dr Seiyifa Koroye as Tarakiriowei VIII at Ebedebiri, Sagbama LGA, on the weekend of 9-10 September 2023.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- New Telegraph
2023-09-10: "Diri equally commended the Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, and other chiefs for the successful election, smooth transition and the subsequent coronation of the new king."
Diri equally commended the Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, and other chiefs for the successful election, smooth transition and the subsequent coronation of the new king.
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "When the late king, Pere Richardford Orukari Bai Koroye, died, Agbiki served as regent of Tarakiri Kingdom and oversaw the transition that produced the current king, Seiyefa Koroye."
When the late king, Pere Richardford Orukari Bai Koroye, died, Agbiki served as regent of Tarakiri Kingdom and oversaw the transition that produced the current king, Seiyefa Koroye.
- The Nation
2023-04-24: "The Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, said the people were not only celebrating the departure of a hero, but also the departure of an Izon hero of all times."
The Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, said the people were not only celebrating the departure of a hero, but also the departure of an Izon hero of all times.
- New Telegraph
Dates not recorded
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
Government of the old Rivers State
Chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators of the old Rivers State and to its second civilian governor, Chief Rufus Ada George (The Sun profile, 3 Aug 2026); years not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George."
He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George.
- The Sun
Dates not recorded
Manager (rose to directorate level)
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC)
Joined Shell after public service and rose to directorate level (The Sun profile, 3 Aug 2026); years and exact title not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "Agbiki then moved to the private sector, joining Shell Petroleum Development Company and rising to directorate level."
Agbiki then moved to the private sector, joining Shell Petroleum Development Company and rising to directorate level.
- The Sun
Dates not recorded
Broadcast journalist
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
Made his name as a broadcast journalist at NTA (The Sun profile, 3 Aug 2026); years not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George."
He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George.
- The Sun
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Government of the old Rivers State
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor · employee · government
Chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators of the old Rivers State and to its second civilian governor, Chief Rufus Ada George (The Sun profile, 3 Aug 2026); years not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George."
He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George.
- The Sun
Dates not recorded
Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC)
Manager (rose to directorate level) · employee · oil and gas
Joined Shell after public service and rose to directorate level (The Sun profile, 3 Aug 2026); years and exact title not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "Agbiki then moved to the private sector, joining Shell Petroleum Development Company and rising to directorate level."
Agbiki then moved to the private sector, joining Shell Petroleum Development Company and rising to directorate level.
- The Sun
Dates not recorded
Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)
Broadcast journalist · employee · media
Made his name as a broadcast journalist at NTA (The Sun profile, 3 Aug 2026); years not published.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George."
He trained as a lawyer and made his name as a broadcast journalist at the Nigerian Television Authority. He later served as chief press secretary to five military governors and administrators in the old Rivers State, and to the second civilian governor of that state, Chief Rufus Ada George.
- The Sun
Until 2023
Tarakiri Kingdom
Regent · traditional institution
Regent of Tarakiri Kingdom after the death of Pere Richardford Orukarebai Koroye (regent by the funeral rites, April 2023); oversaw the selection and coronation of Dr Seiyifa Koroye as Tarakiriowei VIII at Ebedebiri, Sagbama LGA, on the weekend of 9-10 September 2023.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- New Telegraph
2023-09-10: "Diri equally commended the Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, and other chiefs for the successful election, smooth transition and the subsequent coronation of the new king."
Diri equally commended the Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, and other chiefs for the successful election, smooth transition and the subsequent coronation of the new king.
- The Sun
2026-08-03: "When the late king, Pere Richardford Orukari Bai Koroye, died, Agbiki served as regent of Tarakiri Kingdom and oversaw the transition that produced the current king, Seiyefa Koroye."
When the late king, Pere Richardford Orukari Bai Koroye, died, Agbiki served as regent of Tarakiri Kingdom and oversaw the transition that produced the current king, Seiyefa Koroye.
- The Nation
2023-04-24: "The Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, said the people were not only celebrating the departure of a hero, but also the departure of an Izon hero of all times."
The Regent of Tarakiri, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki, said the people were not only celebrating the departure of a hero, but also the departure of an Izon hero of all times.
- New Telegraph
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Bayelsa · Bayelsa West
71,135 votes
Record notes
constituency: Bayelsa West Senatorial District · also listed as: Agbiki Fidelis · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 34, p.22; INEC name: AGBIKI FIDELIS; age 75; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): ST LUKES ANGLICAN SCH ESSI COLLEGE WARRI UNI OF SCIENCE AND TECH P .H · Primary: APC direct primary, Bayelsa West; result declared Monday 18 May 2026 at Sagbama by returning officer Pius Otia after collation from all 26 wards (poll day not published): Fidelis Agbiki 71,135; Henry Asamowei Ayamasowei 3,949; Donald Daunemigha 1,949; Edi Julius 885; Etete Timadi Bekeso 463 (The Nation, 20 May 2026). Certificate of nomination presented by Governor Douye Diri on 30 Jun 2026 (The Sun).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Chief Fidelis Agbiki — senatorial 2027
- The Sun
2026-06-30: "Those presented with the certificates are High Chief Fidelis Agbiki (Bayelsa West), Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli (Bayelsa East), and Senator Friday Konbowei Benson (Bayelsa Central)."
Those presented with the certificates are High Chief Fidelis Agbiki (Bayelsa West), Hon. Israel Sunny-Goli (Bayelsa East), and Senator Friday Konbowei Benson (Bayelsa Central).
- The Nation
2026-05-20: "Chief Fidelis Agbiki led the pack with 71,135 votes, while Henry Asamowei Ayamasowei came a distant second with 3,949 votes, Hon. Donald Daunemigha polled 1,949 votes."
Chief Fidelis Agbiki led the pack with 71,135 votes, while Henry Asamowei Ayamasowei came a distant second with 3,949 votes, Hon. Donald Daunemigha polled 1,949 votes.
- Leadership
2026-05-19: "Agbiki, a grassroots politician from Ekeremor Local Government Area, is a first-time senatorial contestant whose emergence is expected to shape the contest ahead of the 2027 polls."
Agbiki, a grassroots politician from Ekeremor Local Government Area, is a first-time senatorial contestant whose emergence is expected to shape the contest ahead of the 2027 polls.
- inecnigeria.org
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