Senate · Federal Capital Territory · 2027
Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia
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Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia (INEC lists him surname-first as Asikhia Uwakhemen Festus) is the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate for the Federal Capital Territory Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026). INEC lists him as a 46-year-old man whose declared qualification is a Master of Laws (LLM). He is an indigene of Edo State and an Abuja-based businessman: press profiles describe him as founder and chief executive of the Festrut Group, whose Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited he founded in 2010 to build housing estates in the FCT, and say he earlier served in the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Profile articles also list a B.Sc. in Sociology (Ambrose Alli University), an M.Sc. in Social Work (Health Management) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, and an LLM from Liverpool John Moores University completed by May 2026. Press coverage styles him "Professor"; the academic appointments behind the title were not independently verified. Described by ThisDay as a former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, he met the ZLP national chairman Dan Nwanyanwu in Abuja on 1 June 2026 about the party's FCT Senate ticket, and the ZLP presented him as its FCT senatorial candidate at the end of June 2026. By 23 August 2026 he had received the party's certificate of return after a senatorial primary in Abuja at which delegates from the six area councils endorsed him (date and votes not reported). His stated agenda includes senatorial liaison offices in the six area councils, legislation separating the roles of the FCT senator and the FCT minister, and an end to overlapping taxes and levies in the territory.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.49 SN 20: "20 FCT FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ASIKHIA UWAKHEMEN FESTUS ZLP None 46 M LLM"
20 FCT FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ASIKHIA UWAKHEMEN FESTUS ZLP None 46 M LLM
- Nigerian Tribune
2026-06-05: "The development follows a meeting held on June 1, 2026, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, where Asikhia met with the ZLP National Chairman and 2027 presidential candidate, Dan Nwanyanwu, and the party’s National Legal Adviser, ThankGod Enahoro."
The development follows a meeting held on June 1, 2026, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, where Asikhia met with the ZLP National Chairman and 2027 presidential candidate, Dan Nwanyanwu, and the party’s National Legal Adviser, ThankGod Enahoro.
- ThisDay
2026-08-23: "Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia has received the Certificate of Return as the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general election."
Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia has received the Certificate of Return as the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general election.
- ThisDay
2026-07-01: "The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) yesterday unveiled former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and academic, Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia, as its candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senatorial seat for the 2027 general election."
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) yesterday unveiled former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and academic, Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia, as its candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senatorial seat for the 2027 general election.
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
2026-07-04: "In 2010, he founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited with a vision to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s property sector by prioritizing quality construction, transparent documentation, and effective estate management."
In 2010, he founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited with a vision to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s property sector by prioritizing quality construction, transparent documentation, and effective estate management.
School years & education
Dates not recorded
Liverpool John Moores University
Master of Laws (LLM) · Law · Liverpool, United Kingdom
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
2026-09-12, p.49 SN 20: "20 FCT FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ASIKHIA UWAKHEMEN FESTUS ZLP None 46 M LLM"
20 FCT FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ASIKHIA UWAKHEMEN FESTUS ZLP None 46 M LLM
- Blueprint (profile article)
2026-05-22: "His recent completion of a Master of Laws degree from Liverpool John Moores University represents far more than another academic qualification."
His recent completion of a Master of Laws degree from Liverpool John Moores University represents far more than another academic qualification.
- Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
Dates not recorded
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology
M.Sc. Social Work (Health Management) · Social work (health management) · Ogbomoso, Oyo State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Blueprint (profile article)
2026-05-22: "His Master of Science degree in Social Work with specialization in Health Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology expanded this understanding into healthcare systems, public wellbeing, and social intervention."
His Master of Science degree in Social Work with specialization in Health Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology expanded this understanding into healthcare systems, public wellbeing, and social intervention.
- Blueprint (profile article)
Dates not recorded
Ambrose Alli University
B.Sc. Sociology · Sociology · Ekpoma, Edo State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Blueprint (profile article)
2026-05-22: "His Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Ambrose Alli University strengthened his understanding of social systems, cultural dynamics, communities, and collective human behavior."
His Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Ambrose Alli University strengthened his understanding of social systems, cultural dynamics, communities, and collective human behavior.
- Blueprint (profile article)
A working life
From 2010
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Festrut Group (Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited)
Founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited in 2010 (Daily Trust profile, 4 Jul 2026); founder and CEO (Blueprint: founder and board chairman) of the Festrut Group, with housing estates in the FCT (Karshi, Orozo, Katampe) and stated interests in construction, healthcare, logistics, education and consulting. Sources are profile articles; not confirmed against CAC records.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
2026-07-04: "In 2010, he founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited with a vision to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s property sector by prioritizing quality construction, transparent documentation, and effective estate management."
In 2010, he founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited with a vision to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s property sector by prioritizing quality construction, transparent documentation, and effective estate management.
- Punch
2026-06-13: "Through the Festrut Group of Companies, Asikhia has led initiatives aimed at expanding access to affordable housing while creating employment opportunities across the construction sector."
Through the Festrut Group of Companies, Asikhia has led initiatives aimed at expanding access to affordable housing while creating employment opportunities across the construction sector.
- Nigerian Tribune
2026-06-05: "A businessman, academic, and governance advocate, Asikhia is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Festrut Group, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, construction, healthcare, logistics, education, and consulting."
A businessman, academic, and governance advocate, Asikhia is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Festrut Group, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, construction, healthcare, logistics, education, and consulting.
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
Dates not recorded
Officer (rank not stated)
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Served in the NSCDC before going into real estate, per a single Daily Trust profile feature (4 Jul 2026); rank and years not stated, not confirmed elsewhere.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
2026-07-04: "Before venturing into real estate, Asikhia served in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), where he developed expertise in leadership, risk management, and institutional governance."
Before venturing into real estate, Asikhia served in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), where he developed expertise in leadership, risk management, and institutional governance.
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
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Work & organisations
Dates not recorded
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
Officer (rank not stated) · employee · Public service / security
Served in the NSCDC before going into real estate, per a single Daily Trust profile feature (4 Jul 2026); rank and years not stated, not confirmed elsewhere.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
2026-07-04: "Before venturing into real estate, Asikhia served in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), where he developed expertise in leadership, risk management, and institutional governance."
Before venturing into real estate, Asikhia served in the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), where he developed expertise in leadership, risk management, and institutional governance.
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
From 2010
Festrut Group (Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer · founder · Real estate / construction
Founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited in 2010 (Daily Trust profile, 4 Jul 2026); founder and CEO (Blueprint: founder and board chairman) of the Festrut Group, with housing estates in the FCT (Karshi, Orozo, Katampe) and stated interests in construction, healthcare, logistics, education and consulting. Sources are profile articles; not confirmed against CAC records.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
2026-07-04: "In 2010, he founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited with a vision to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s property sector by prioritizing quality construction, transparent documentation, and effective estate management."
In 2010, he founded Festrut Global Shelter Nigeria Limited with a vision to bridge gaps in Nigeria’s property sector by prioritizing quality construction, transparent documentation, and effective estate management.
- Punch
2026-06-13: "Through the Festrut Group of Companies, Asikhia has led initiatives aimed at expanding access to affordable housing while creating employment opportunities across the construction sector."
Through the Festrut Group of Companies, Asikhia has led initiatives aimed at expanding access to affordable housing while creating employment opportunities across the construction sector.
- Nigerian Tribune
2026-06-05: "A businessman, academic, and governance advocate, Asikhia is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Festrut Group, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, construction, healthcare, logistics, education, and consulting."
A businessman, academic, and governance advocate, Asikhia is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Festrut Group, a conglomerate with interests in real estate, construction, healthcare, logistics, education, and consulting.
- Daily Trust (profile feature)
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
Zenith Labour Party · Won · FCT · Federal Capital Territory
Record notes
constituency: Federal Capital Territory Senatorial District · also listed as: Asikhia Uwakhemen Festus · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 20, p.49; INEC name: ASIKHIA UWAKHEMEN FESTUS; age 46; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): LLM · Primary: ZLP senatorial primary in Abuja at which delegates from the six Area Councils endorsed him; he then received the certificate of return (ThisDay, 23 Aug 2026). Primary date, votes and any opponents not reported. The ZLP had presented him as its FCT senatorial candidate in Abuja at the end of June 2026 (Leadership 30 Jun: "on Monday" = 29 Jun; ThisDay 1 Jul: "yesterday"), after a 1 June 2026 meeting with national chairman Dan Nwanyanwu (Tribune).
Read the evidence · 5 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia — senatorial 2027
- Leadership
2026-06-30: "Speaking in Abuja on Monday, ZLP National Chairman, Dan Nwanyanwu, and the party’s FCT senatorial candidate , Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia, said the party was positioning itself as a credible alternative ahead of future elections"
Speaking in Abuja on Monday, ZLP National Chairman, Dan Nwanyanwu, and the party’s FCT senatorial candidate , Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia, said the party was positioning itself as a credible alternative ahead of future elections
- Nigerian Tribune
2026-06-05: "The development follows a meeting held on June 1, 2026, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, where Asikhia met with the ZLP National Chairman and 2027 presidential candidate, Dan Nwanyanwu, and the party’s National Legal Adviser, ThankGod Enahoro."
The development follows a meeting held on June 1, 2026, at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, where Asikhia met with the ZLP National Chairman and 2027 presidential candidate, Dan Nwanyanwu, and the party’s National Legal Adviser, ThankGod Enahoro.
- ThisDay
2026-08-23: "Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia has received the Certificate of Return as the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general election."
Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia has received the Certificate of Return as the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory ahead of the 2027 general election.
- ThisDay
2026-07-01: "The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) yesterday unveiled former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and academic, Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia, as its candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senatorial seat for the 2027 general election."
The Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) yesterday unveiled former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and academic, Professor Festus Uwakhemen Asikhia, as its candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senatorial seat for the 2027 general election.
- inecnigeria.org
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