Senate · Benue North East · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Emmanuel Udende Memga
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Emmanuel Memga Udende (INEC: UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA) is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Benue North East (Zone A) Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026), and the district's serving senator since June 2023. A lawyer from Ukum Local Government Area in the Sankera axis, he declared a First School Leaving Certificate, WAEC and a BL to INEC (age 65). He was Benue State's Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs under Governor George Akume, when both were in the PDP (years not found). He represented Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019, elected on the PDP in 2011 and 2015. On Wednesday 1 June 2016 he defected to the APC on the House floor, and on Tuesday 24 July 2018 he was among 37 members who left the APC, joining the PDP. He failed to win the PDP's ticket for 2019, ran instead as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and was reported a distant third in February 2019. Back in the APC by 2022 (date not found), he won the Benue North East seat on 25 February 2023 with 141,405 votes to 107,303 for the incumbent, former governor Gabriel Suswam of the PDP (figures as reported on 27 February 2023; other reports give 135,573 to 112,231). The election petition tribunal in Makurdi nullified his return by a 2-1 majority on 8 September 2023 and declared Suswam the winner; on 1 November 2023 the Court of Appeal, Abuja, unanimously set that judgment aside and affirmed his election. In the 10th Senate he has chaired the Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes since August 2023, and the Senate passed his bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre at Adikpo in May 2025. At the APC direct primary of 18 May 2026 he lost on the declared results to Suswam, who had joined the APC in February 2026 (131,083 votes to 1,364); Udende alleged the votes were manipulated. On the recommendation of the party's appeal committee, the APC National Working Committee replaced Suswam with Udende on the list sent to INEC (reported 29 June to 1 July 2026). Suswam's suit against the substitution (FHC/ABJ/CS/1470/2026, Federal High Court, Abuja) is pending: INEC told the court on 26 August 2026 that Suswam won the primary, and judgment is fixed for 12 October 2026. His opponents on INEC's list include Thomas Tyolumun Unongo (PDP), Robert Aondona Tyough (ADC) and Iyorwuese Ligom (LP).
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 13 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL"
4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL
- Daily Post
2023-02-27: "Suswam polled 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election, while Udende got 141,405 votes."
Suswam polled 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election, while Udende got 141,405 votes.
- Punch
2022-12-27: "Udende was a commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs under the former governor, George Akume; both were in the PDP then, and in this position, he used to garner grassroots support for himself within the Sankera axis."
Udende was a commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs under the former governor, George Akume; both were in the PDP then, and in this position, he used to garner grassroots support for himself within the Sankera axis.
- Punch
2018-07-25: "Dickson Tarkighir (Benue) Musa Adotsamiyaand Emmanuel Udende (Benue)."
Dickson Tarkighir (Benue) Musa Adotsamiyaand Emmanuel Udende (Benue).
- Leadership
2025-05-22: "The Senate has passed the bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre, Adikpo in Benue State, sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Udende."
The Senate has passed the bill to establish a Federal Medical Centre, Adikpo in Benue State, sponsored by Senator Emmanuel Udende.
- Daily Post
2026-07-01: "Among those affected is former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, whose victory in the Benue North East Senatorial primary has been nullified. He has now been replaced by Senator Emmanuel Udende."
Among those affected is former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, whose victory in the Benue North East Senatorial primary has been nullified. He has now been replaced by Senator Emmanuel Udende.
- Daily Post
2026-08-28: "Suswam, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1470/2026, is asking the court to recognise him as the validly elected candidate of the APC for the senatorial district."
Suswam, in the suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1470/2026, is asking the court to recognise him as the validly elected candidate of the APC for the senatorial district.
- Punch
2023-11-01: "The panel led by Abimbola Obaseki-Adejumo, who led the panel said, “The return of the Appellant as the winner of the Benue North East senatorial election that was held on February 25 is hereby affirmed. Parties are to bear their respective cost.”"
The panel led by Abimbola Obaseki-Adejumo, who led the panel said, “The return of the Appellant as the winner of the Benue North East senatorial election that was held on February 25 is hereby affirmed. Parties are to bear their respective cost.”
- Independent
2019-02-25: "Incumbent member in the HoR, Emmanuel Udende, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 743 votes and 1, 502 votes in Katsina-Ala and Logo LGAs respectively."
Incumbent member in the HoR, Emmanuel Udende, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 743 votes and 1, 502 votes in Katsina-Ala and Logo LGAs respectively.
- Daily Post
2024-03-07: "particularly in Ukum Local Government area, where he hails from."
particularly in Ukum Local Government area, where he hails from.
- Nigerian Tribune
2023-08-08: "Senate Committee On Anti Corruption And Financial Crimes: Udende Emmanuel"
Senate Committee On Anti Corruption And Financial Crimes: Udende Emmanuel
- Punch
2016-06-01: "They were Mr. Tony Nwoye, from Anambra-East / West Federal Constituency of Anambra State, and Mr. Emmanuel Udende from Katsina-Ala Federal Constituency of Benue State."
They were Mr. Tony Nwoye, from Anambra-East / West Federal Constituency of Anambra State, and Mr. Emmanuel Udende from Katsina-Ala Federal Constituency of Benue State.
- Punch
2026-05-19: "Suswam, according to the results announced polled 131,083 votes to defeat the serving senator, Emmanuel Udende who got 1,364."
Suswam, according to the results announced polled 131,083 votes to defeat the serving senator, Emmanuel Udende who got 1,364.
School years & education
Declared to INEC: First School Leaving Certificate, WAEC and BL (Barrister at Law); described as a barrister. Schools, university, law school and years not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL"
4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL
- Daily Trust
2023-03-07: "which he lost to Barrister Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)"
which he lost to Barrister Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Leadership
2023-03-07: "Suswam lost to Barr. Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)"
Suswam lost to Barr. Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
A working life
Dates not recorded
Barrister (legal practitioner)
Legal practice
Styled 'Barrister'/'Barr.' Emmanuel Udende in March 2023 reports; declared a BL to INEC. Call-to-bar year and practice details not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL"
4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL
- Daily Trust
2023-03-07: "which he lost to Barrister Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)"
which he lost to Barrister Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Leadership
2023-03-07: "Suswam lost to Barr. Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)"
Suswam lost to Barr. Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Dates not recorded
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs
Benue State Government
Commissioner under Governor George Akume (governor 1999-2007), when both were in the PDP; Punch says he used the post to build grassroots support in the Sankera axis. Years of appointment not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent (statement by his media aide Jerry Iorngaem)
2026-07-16: "Udende, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state,"
Udende, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state,
- Punch
2022-12-27: "Udende was a commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs under the former governor, George Akume; both were in the PDP then, and in this position, he used to garner grassroots support for himself within the Sankera axis."
Udende was a commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs under the former governor, George Akume; both were in the PDP then, and in this position, he used to garner grassroots support for himself within the Sankera axis.
- Independent (statement by his media aide Jerry Iorngaem)
The path into public service
2011–2019
Federal Representative
Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo · Benue · Peoples Democratic Party
Took office
Service ended
Read the evidence · 10 sources
- Daily Trust (via allAfrica)
2012-07-29: "Rep. Emmanuel Memga Udende (PDP) representing Ukum/Logo/Kastina-Ala Federal Constituency has said that the work of a legislature is to make laws"
Rep. Emmanuel Memga Udende (PDP) representing Ukum/Logo/Kastina-Ala Federal Constituency has said that the work of a legislature is to make laws
- allAfrica
2014-03-17: "A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Emmanuel Udende has called on the federal government to investigate and unravel the origin of the"
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Emmanuel Udende has called on the federal government to investigate and unravel the origin of the
- Daily Trust (via allAfrica)
2011-04-29: "The results declared at various collation centers showed that Emmanuel Udende of PDP defeated the incumbent David Mzenda Iho of the ACN who got 34,893 to represent Sankera Federal Constituency at the lower Chambers of the National Assembly."
The results declared at various collation centers showed that Emmanuel Udende of PDP defeated the incumbent David Mzenda Iho of the ACN who got 34,893 to represent Sankera Federal Constituency at the lower Chambers of the National Assembly.
- Daily Trust
2012-07-29: "Udende who stated this in Abuja over the weekend lamented that the masses have a negative perception about legislators’ responsibility."
Udende who stated this in Abuja over the weekend lamented that the masses have a negative perception about legislators’ responsibility.
- The Nation
2023-02-27: "Udende was a former House of Representatives member for Katsina Ala Ukum and Logo federal constituency."
Udende was a former House of Representatives member for Katsina Ala Ukum and Logo federal constituency.
- Punch
2022-12-27: "He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019."
He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019.
- Daily Trust
2015-08-03: "Tata Umar (Bauchi), Emmanuel Udende (Benue), Satumari Jibril (Borno)"
Tata Umar (Bauchi), Emmanuel Udende (Benue), Satumari Jibril (Borno)
- Independent
2019-02-25: "Incumbent member in the HoR, Emmanuel Udende, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 743 votes and 1, 502 votes in Katsina-Ala and Logo LGAs respectively."
Incumbent member in the HoR, Emmanuel Udende, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 743 votes and 1, 502 votes in Katsina-Ala and Logo LGAs respectively.
- Punch
2016-06-01: "They were Mr. Tony Nwoye, from Anambra-East / West Federal Constituency of Anambra State, and Mr. Emmanuel Udende from Katsina-Ala Federal Constituency of Benue State."
They were Mr. Tony Nwoye, from Anambra-East / West Federal Constituency of Anambra State, and Mr. Emmanuel Udende from Katsina-Ala Federal Constituency of Benue State.
- Punch
2022-12-27: "He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019."
He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019.
2023–present
Senator
Benue North East · Benue · All Progressives Congress
10th National Assembly
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- Daily Post
2023-11-01: "The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday upheld the election of Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress."
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Wednesday upheld the election of Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress.
- Daily Post
2023-02-27: "Suswam polled 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election, while Udende got 141,405 votes."
Suswam polled 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election, while Udende got 141,405 votes.
- Vanguard
2023-02-27: "The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate lost his seat to the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Mr Emmanuel Udende after polling 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election as against the 141,405 votes garnered by the APC candidate."
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate lost his seat to the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Mr Emmanuel Udende after polling 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election as against the 141,405 votes garnered by the APC candidate.
- Daily Trust (statement by his media aide Jerry Iorngaem)
2023-09-10: "hence he was declared winner and subsequently inaugurated as member of the red Chambers of the National Assembly to represent the people of the Benue North East senatorial district"
hence he was declared winner and subsequently inaugurated as member of the red Chambers of the National Assembly to represent the people of the Benue North East senatorial district
- Daily Post
Life outside
the office.
Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Legal practice
Barrister (legal practitioner) · Law
Styled 'Barrister'/'Barr.' Emmanuel Udende in March 2023 reports; declared a BL to INEC. Call-to-bar year and practice details not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL"
4 BENUE BENUE NORTH EAST UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA APC None 65 M FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL
- Daily Trust
2023-03-07: "which he lost to Barrister Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)"
which he lost to Barrister Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- Leadership
2023-03-07: "Suswam lost to Barr. Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)"
Suswam lost to Barr. Emmanuel Udende of the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Dates not recorded
Benue State Government
Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs · Public service
Commissioner under Governor George Akume (governor 1999-2007), when both were in the PDP; Punch says he used the post to build grassroots support in the Sankera axis. Years of appointment not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent (statement by his media aide Jerry Iorngaem)
2026-07-16: "Udende, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state,"
Udende, a former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state,
- Punch
2022-12-27: "Udende was a commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs under the former governor, George Akume; both were in the PDP then, and in this position, he used to garner grassroots support for himself within the Sankera axis."
Udende was a commissioner of local government and chieftaincy affairs under the former governor, George Akume; both were in the PDP then, and in this position, he used to garner grassroots support for himself within the Sankera axis.
- Independent (statement by his media aide Jerry Iorngaem)
Family in public life
Documented relationships with people in public life. A family connection alone does not establish a business interest or wrongdoing.
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Benue · Benue North East
Record notes
constituency: Benue North East Senatorial District · also listed as: Udende Emmanuel Memga · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 4, p.24; INEC name: UDENDE EMMANUEL MEMGA; age 65; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BL · Primary: APC direct primary held Monday 18 May 2026 across the 84 wards; results announced Tuesday 19 May 2026 in Makurdi by committee chairman Sabiu (Saidu) Mahuta: Gabriel Suswam 131,083, Udende 1,364. Udende alleged the votes were manipulated at LGA secretariats and private residences. On the recommendation of the APC Primary Election Appeal Committee, the NWC replaced Suswam with Udende (first reported 29 June 2026; letter to INEC signed by Nentawe Yilwatda and Ajibola Basiru, reported 1 July 2026); INEC's final list (12 Sep 2026) names Udende. Suswam's suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1470/2026 (Justice Inyang Ekwo) is pending: INEC told the court on 26 Aug 2026 that Suswam won the primary; judgment fixed for 12 October 2026. result=won reflects the ticket, not the declared primary result.
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Emmanuel Udende — senatorial 2027
- The Nation
2026-08-27: "INEC’s lawyer, Anthony Malik (SAN), made the claim while submitting on Wednesday at the hearing of a suit filed by Suswam, in which he is challenging the APC’s decision to hand the ticket to the incumbent, Senator Emmanuel Udenbe."
INEC’s lawyer, Anthony Malik (SAN), made the claim while submitting on Wednesday at the hearing of a suit filed by Suswam, in which he is challenging the APC’s decision to hand the ticket to the incumbent, Senator Emmanuel Udenbe.
- Daily Post
2026-05-19: "Suswam defeated his closest rival and incumbent senator, Emmanuel Memga Udende, in the keenly contested primary election conducted across the 7 local government areas of Katsina-Ala, Logo, Ukum, Konshisha, Vandeikya, Kwande and Ushongo."
Suswam defeated his closest rival and incumbent senator, Emmanuel Memga Udende, in the keenly contested primary election conducted across the 7 local government areas of Katsina-Ala, Logo, Ukum, Konshisha, Vandeikya, Kwande and Ushongo.
- Punch
2026-05-19: "Suswam, according to the results announced polled 131,083 votes to defeat the serving senator, Emmanuel Udende who got 1,364."
Suswam, according to the results announced polled 131,083 votes to defeat the serving senator, Emmanuel Udende who got 1,364.
- Independent (statement by his media aide Jerry Iorngaem)
2026-07-16: "appreciated party faithful across the constituency for the overwhelming confidence reposed in him during the APC, Senatorial Primary Election that took place on 18th May, 2026."
appreciated party faithful across the constituency for the overwhelming confidence reposed in him during the APC, Senatorial Primary Election that took place on 18th May, 2026.
- Daily Post
2026-07-01: "Among those affected is former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, whose victory in the Benue North East Senatorial primary has been nullified. He has now been replaced by Senator Emmanuel Udende."
Among those affected is former Benue State Governor, Gabriel Suswam, whose victory in the Benue North East Senatorial primary has been nullified. He has now been replaced by Senator Emmanuel Udende.
- Leadership
2026-06-29: "Among the major changes, the APC reportedly reversed the results of the Benue North-East and Benue North-West senatorial primaries, restoring the tickets of incumbent senators, Emmanuel Udende and Titus Zam, both regarded as allies of the SGF."
Among the major changes, the APC reportedly reversed the results of the Benue North-East and Benue North-West senatorial primaries, restoring the tickets of incumbent senators, Emmanuel Udende and Titus Zam, both regarded as allies of the SGF.
- Independent
2026-05-19: "Udende, however, thanked his supporters for coming out en masse to vote for him during the primary elections that were held on Monday."
Udende, however, thanked his supporters for coming out en masse to vote for him during the primary elections that were held on Monday.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Benue · Benue North East
Record notes
Won the APC direct primary for Benue North East (2022); the APC submitted his name to INEC (Punch, 18 June 2022). Primary day, votes and opponents not found (Wikipedia's 211,887 v Terlumun Akputu 84,304 could not be sourced). A PDP suit (FHC/ABJ/CS/889/2022) challenged the APC Benue primaries.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Punch
2022-12-27: "Emmanuel Udende, the APC senatorial candidate in Benue North, is probably walking on a tightrope as he is from the same Sankera axis as Suswam."
Emmanuel Udende, the APC senatorial candidate in Benue North, is probably walking on a tightrope as he is from the same Sankera axis as Suswam.
- Punch
2022-06-18: "Hon. Emmanuel Udende (Benue North East)"
Hon. Emmanuel Udende (Benue North East)
- Punch
2023 · Senatorial election
All Progressives Congress · Won · Benue · Benue North East
141,405 votes
Record notes
Beat incumbent senator and ex-governor Gabriel Suswam (PDP). The declared vote is disputed; the stored 141,405 is the returning officer's announcement as reported on election day (141,405 to 107,303: Vanguard, The Nation, New Telegraph, 27-28 Feb 2023), while the election petition tribunal, as reported from its judgment (Leadership, NAN, 8-9 Sep 2023), put INEC's declaration at 135,573 to 112,231; INEC's Form EC8E has not been checked. Applying the tribunal's deductions to 141,405/107,303 would still leave Udende ahead, so the tribunal must have worked from the 135,573/112,231 pair. The tribunal in Makurdi nullified his return 2-1 on 8 September 2023, deducting votes from five LGAs for over-voting (51,895 from Udende, 21,229 from Suswam), and declared Suswam winner; the Court of Appeal, Abuja, restored him unanimously on 1 November 2023.
Read the evidence · 8 sources
- PM News (NAN copy, by Emmanuel Antswen)
2023-09-09: "The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Udende the winner of the election with 135, 573 votes, while Suswam polled 112,231 votes."
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Udende the winner of the election with 135, 573 votes, while Suswam polled 112,231 votes.
- TVC News
2023-09-08: "After the deduction, Gabriel Suswam of the PDP scored 90,590 valid votes, while Udende of the APC left with 82,699 votes, which is a difference of 7,920 votes and was declared winner by the tribunal"
After the deduction, Gabriel Suswam of the PDP scored 90,590 valid votes, while Udende of the APC left with 82,699 votes, which is a difference of 7,920 votes and was declared winner by the tribunal
- New Telegraph
2023-02-28: "Udende, a former member of the House of Representatives for Logo/Ukum/Katsina-Ala, a seat once occupied by Senator Suswam, beat the former Benue governor scoring 141,405 votes against the PDP’s Suswam who scored 107, 303 votes to emerge victorious."
Udende, a former member of the House of Representatives for Logo/Ukum/Katsina-Ala, a seat once occupied by Senator Suswam, beat the former Benue governor scoring 141,405 votes against the PDP’s Suswam who scored 107, 303 votes to emerge victorious.
- Leadership (reporting the tribunal judgment)
2023-09-08: "According to Justice Zik-Ikeorha, the initial declaration by INEC that Udende of APC polled 135,573 votes to defeat Gabriel Suswam of the PDP with 112,231 votes which was wrong."
According to Justice Zik-Ikeorha, the initial declaration by INEC that Udende of APC polled 135,573 votes to defeat Gabriel Suswam of the PDP with 112,231 votes which was wrong.
- The Nation
2023-02-27: "Udende polled 141,405 votes to beat Suswam, a former Governor, who garnered 103,303 votes ."
Udende polled 141,405 votes to beat Suswam, a former Governor, who garnered 103,303 votes .
- Vanguard
2023-02-27: "The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate lost his seat to the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Mr Emmanuel Udende after polling 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election as against the 141,405 votes garnered by the APC candidate."
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate lost his seat to the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Mr Emmanuel Udende after polling 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election as against the 141,405 votes garnered by the APC candidate.
- Punch
2023-11-01: "The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Udende the winner of the February 25 election after scoring 135,573 votes to defeat Senator Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party who garnered 112,231 votes."
The Independent National Electoral Commission had declared Udende the winner of the February 25 election after scoring 135,573 votes to defeat Senator Gabriel Suswam of the Peoples Democratic Party who garnered 112,231 votes.
- Daily Post
2023-02-27: "Suswam polled 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election, while Udende got 141,405 votes."
Suswam polled 107,303 votes in Saturday’s election, while Udende got 141,405 votes.
- PM News (NAN copy, by Emmanuel Antswen)
2019 · House Of Reps election
All Progressives Grand Alliance · Lost · Benue · Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo
Record notes
Ran as the APGA candidate for Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo; in returns reported on 25 February 2019 he was a distant third (743 votes in Katsina-Ala LGA, 1,502 in Logo LGA) behind Richard Gbande (PDP) and Solomon Wombo (APC). Final declared result not found.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent
2019-02-25: "Incumbent member in the HoR, Emmanuel Udende, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 743 votes and 1, 502 votes in Katsina-Ala and Logo LGAs respectively."
Incumbent member in the HoR, Emmanuel Udende, who is the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 743 votes and 1, 502 votes in Katsina-Ala and Logo LGAs respectively.
- Independent
2019 · House Of Reps primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost · Benue · Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo
Record notes
Having joined the PDP from the APC on 24 July 2018, he failed to secure the PDP ticket for Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo (Daily Trust, Apr 2019); Punch (13 Oct 2018) listed him among sitting members who lost primaries, labelling him APC. Primary day, votes and winner not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Punch
2018-10-13: "Other losers include Mr Dickson Tarkighir (APC, Benue); Mr. Hassan Saleh (PDP, Benue); Mr Sunday Karimi (PDP, Kogi); Mr Emmanuel Udende (APC, Benue); and Mr Emeka Ujam (Enugu State)."
Other losers include Mr Dickson Tarkighir (APC, Benue); Mr. Hassan Saleh (PDP, Benue); Mr Sunday Karimi (PDP, Kogi); Mr Emmanuel Udende (APC, Benue); and Mr Emeka Ujam (Enugu State).
- Daily Trust
2019-04-21: "Aside Orker-Jev and Gbillah, the three other defectors from Benue State, namely Hassan Saleh, Dickson Takghir, and Emmanuel Udende, all lost their seats, having failed to secure PDP’s tickets after defection from the APC."
Aside Orker-Jev and Gbillah, the three other defectors from Benue State, namely Hassan Saleh, Dickson Takghir, and Emmanuel Udende, all lost their seats, having failed to secure PDP’s tickets after defection from the APC.
- Punch
2015 · House Of Reps election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Benue · Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo
Record notes
Re-elected for Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo on the PDP (he left the PDP for the APC on 1 June 2016). Poll day, votes and opponents not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Punch
2016-06-01: "They were Mr. Tony Nwoye, from Anambra-East / West Federal Constituency of Anambra State, and Mr. Emmanuel Udende from Katsina-Ala Federal Constituency of Benue State."
They were Mr. Tony Nwoye, from Anambra-East / West Federal Constituency of Anambra State, and Mr. Emmanuel Udende from Katsina-Ala Federal Constituency of Benue State.
- Punch
2022-12-27: "He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019."
He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019.
- Punch
2011 · House Of Reps election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Benue · Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo
Record notes
Elected member for Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo Federal Constituency on the PDP in 2011 (Punch: represented the constituency 2011-2019; a sitting 'Rep Udende' in July 2012). Poll day, votes and opponents not found.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Daily Trust
2012-07-29: "Udende who stated this in Abuja over the weekend lamented that the masses have a negative perception about legislators’ responsibility."
Udende who stated this in Abuja over the weekend lamented that the masses have a negative perception about legislators’ responsibility.
- Punch
2022-12-27: "He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019."
He was also a lawmaker who represented the Katsina-Ala/Ukum/Logo federal constituency between 2011 and 2019.
- Daily Trust
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