Senate · Bayelsa Central · 2027
All Progressives Congress (APC)Konbowei Benson Friday
The person behind the name. Explore their journey, the public record, and the plans for Bayelsa Central.
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Before the ballot,
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The places, education and experiences behind this candidate.
Konbowei Friday Benson (born 3 February 1962), from Korokorosei in the Olodiama clan of Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, is the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District in the Senate election of 16 January 2027 (INEC final list, 12 September 2026, where he is listed as Benson Friday Konbowei), and has held the seat since 13 June 2023. After secondary school at Government Secondary School, Ukubie, he worked as a petty trader. He became a pioneer councillor of the new Southern Ijaw Local Government Council on the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (1992 in Senate and press accounts) and was chairman of the council from 1997 on the platform of the defunct Grassroots Democratic Movement, until the councils were dissolved in 1998; he then started a petroleum retail business in Yenagoa. By his own account he later studied by distance learning at Akwa Ibom Polytechnic (INEC lists an HND), took a master's degree in public administration at Delta State University, Abraka, and an MA and a PhD (2018) at Imo State University. A PDP member from 1998, he represented Southern Ijaw Constituency IV in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly from 2007 to 2019 and was Speaker of its fourth and fifth Assemblies, the longest-serving Speaker in the state. In December 2012 Premium Times reported that the police planned to charge him, his deputy and the Clerk over N78 million meant for a conference; no charge or outcome was found. On 9 December 2015 the Court of Appeal in Port Harcourt voided his April 2015 election on an appeal by the APC candidate, Ebifaghe Orunimighe. He disputed the judgment, stepped down as Speaker on 10 February 2016, won the rerun of 5 March 2016 with 10,033 votes and was re-elected Speaker on 14 March 2016. In 2019 the Code of Conduct Bureau charged him and four Assembly officials with abuse of office over allowances owed to a member, Israel Sunny-Goli; they pleaded not guilty, and the Code of Conduct Tribunal struck out the charges on 11 February 2020 after the prosecution failed to produce witnesses. He came fifth, with 24 votes, in the PDP governorship primary of 3 September 2019, won by Douye Diri, who appointed him Secretary to the State Government in February 2020. He was made an Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) in the 2022 national honours. He resigned as SSG to contest, and on 24 May 2022 won the PDP Bayelsa Central primary with 110 of 132 votes against the sitting senator, Moses Cleopas. Cleopas's suit alleging that he submitted false documents to INEC was dismissed by the Federal High Court in Yenagoa (29 November 2022), the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court (16 March 2023); police also arrested him in Yenagoa over the allegation on 14 September 2022. He won the seat on 25 February 2023 with 51,202 votes against Tiwei Orunimighe of the APC, and the election tribunal dismissed forgery allegations against his return (reported September 2023). In 2024 the Inspector-General of Police charged him at the FCT High Court with forging an NYSC exemption certificate. He pleaded not guilty on 26 March 2024 and was granted N50 million bail, and on 24 June 2024 the court struck out the charge and discharged him after the Attorney-General withdrew the prosecutor's fiat; the judge declined to dismiss it, the prosecutor said it was not an acquittal, and the senator called the case politically motivated. On 28 May 2025 Senate President Godswill Akpabio named him chairman of the Senate Committee on the South-South Development Commission. He left the PDP for the APC, citing the PDP's crises, in a letter read at plenary on 16 October 2025, a day after Governor Diri resigned from the PDP. He won the APC primary for Bayelsa Central on 18 May 2026, defeating Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe.
From the public profile
Read the evidence · 17 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "19 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL BENSON FRIDAY KONBOWEI APC None 64 M FSLC WASC HND"
19 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL BENSON FRIDAY KONBOWEI APC None 64 M FSLC WASC HND
- Independent Newspaper (read via r.jina.ai)
2022-05-24: "Benson, a former speaker of the state House of Assembly, polled a total of 110 votes to pick the party’s ticket while Cleopas, who was seeking a return ticket to the Senate, scored 22 votes, according to the result announced by the returning officer, Dede Ofulu-John."
Benson, a former speaker of the state House of Assembly, polled a total of 110 votes to pick the party’s ticket while Cleopas, who was seeking a return ticket to the Senate, scored 22 votes, according to the result announced by the returning officer, Dede Ofulu-John.
- The Punch
2026-09-14: "Benson Friday Konbowei (APC), Aistine Inei Asamaowei (ADC), Okoyareuben Boutuaowei (NDC) and Akinaka Erepamo Richard will slug it out for Bayelsa Central."
Benson Friday Konbowei (APC), Aistine Inei Asamaowei (ADC), Okoyareuben Boutuaowei (NDC) and Akinaka Erepamo Richard will slug it out for Bayelsa Central.
- Premium Times (NAN; read via the site's WordPress API)
2025-10-16: "Mr Konbowei’s letter of defection was read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Thursday."
Mr Konbowei’s letter of defection was read by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, during plenary on Thursday.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "the immediate past Speaker of the 4th and 5th Bayelsa House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Friday Benson from Korokorosei in Olodiama clan in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State."
the immediate past Speaker of the 4th and 5th Bayelsa House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Friday Benson from Korokorosei in Olodiama clan in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
- Naija News (2022 national honours list)
2022-10-02: "53 Rt. Hon. Benson Friday Konbowei Public Servant Bayelsa OON"
53 Rt. Hon. Benson Friday Konbowei Public Servant Bayelsa OON
- The Punch
2020-02-11: "The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday struck out charges of abuse of office instituted against a former Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Friday Komboyein, and four others."
The Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday struck out charges of abuse of office instituted against a former Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Friday Komboyein, and four others.
- Daily Post
2023-03-16: "The Supreme Court on Thursday in Abuja dismissed a certificate forgery suit brought against a Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Konbowei Friday Benson."
The Supreme Court on Thursday in Abuja dismissed a certificate forgery suit brought against a Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Konbowei Friday Benson.
- Leadership
2026-05-19: "In Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Senator Friday Kombowei Benson emerged winner of the primary election after defeating former Southern Ijaw Local Government Chairman, Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe."
In Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Senator Friday Kombowei Benson emerged winner of the primary election after defeating former Southern Ijaw Local Government Chairman, Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms"
in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms
- The Punch
2025-05-29: "The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has named the Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Dr Benson Konbowei, as Chairman of the Standing Committee on South-South Development Commission."
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has named the Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Dr Benson Konbowei, as Chairman of the Standing Committee on South-South Development Commission.
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-03-06: "Kombowei polled 10,033 votes to beat two other contenders including candidates of All Progressives Congress, (APC) who got 2,595 votes and candidate of Alliance for Democracy (AD) who polled 2,467 votes."
Kombowei polled 10,033 votes to beat two other contenders including candidates of All Progressives Congress, (APC) who got 2,595 votes and candidate of Alliance for Democracy (AD) who polled 2,467 votes.
- Daily Post
2024-06-24: "Justice Christopher Oba on Monday discharged Konbowei and struck out the charge shortly after prosecuting lawyer Reuben Egwuaba applied to discontinue the prosecution."
Justice Christopher Oba on Monday discharged Konbowei and struck out the charge shortly after prosecuting lawyer Reuben Egwuaba applied to discontinue the prosecution.
- Nigerian Tribune
2019-09-04: "5) Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson – 24"
5) Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson – 24
- Daily Post
2020-02-20: "In a press statement released on Thursday, the Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the new appointees include a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, who is to serve as Secretary to the State Government."
In a press statement released on Thursday, the Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the new appointees include a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, who is to serve as Secretary to the State Government.
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-01-17: "The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State had on 9 December, 2015, voided the election of Benson and ordered a fresh election in the Constituency 4 of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area."
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State had on 9 December, 2015, voided the election of Benson and ordered a fresh election in the Constituency 4 of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
- Peoples Gazette
2023-03-03: "Mr Onyema said that Mr Kombowei polled 51,202 votes to defeat his closest rival, Tiwei Orumiegha of the APC."
Mr Onyema said that Mr Kombowei polled 51,202 votes to defeat his closest rival, Tiwei Orumiegha of the APC.
School years & education
Until 2018
Imo State University, Owerri
PhD · Owerri, Imo State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Punch
2025-05-29: "The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has named the Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Dr Benson Konbowei, as Chairman of the Standing Committee on South-South Development Commission."
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has named the Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Dr Benson Konbowei, as Chairman of the Standing Committee on South-South Development Commission.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "After graduation, I proceeded to Delta State University Abraka to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I also went to Imo State University and graduated with MA in History and International Studies and enrolled immediately for the Ph.D which was awarded to me in 2018."
After graduation, I proceeded to Delta State University Abraka to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I also went to Imo State University and graduated with MA in History and International Studies and enrolled immediately for the Ph.D which was awarded to me in 2018.
- The Punch
Dates not recorded
Government Secondary School, Ukubie
West African School Certificate (WASC, as declared to INEC) · Ukubie, Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "19 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL BENSON FRIDAY KONBOWEI APC None 64 M FSLC WASC HND"
19 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL BENSON FRIDAY KONBOWEI APC None 64 M FSLC WASC HND
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "after my secondary school education at Government Secondary School Ukubie"
after my secondary school education at Government Secondary School Ukubie
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
Dates not recorded
Delta State University, Abraka
Master's degree in Public Administration · Public Administration · Abraka, Delta State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "After graduation, I proceeded to Delta State University Abraka to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I also went to Imo State University and graduated with MA in History and International Studies and enrolled immediately for the Ph.D which was awarded to me in 2018."
After graduation, I proceeded to Delta State University Abraka to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I also went to Imo State University and graduated with MA in History and International Studies and enrolled immediately for the Ph.D which was awarded to me in 2018.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
Dates not recorded
Imo State University, Owerri
MA, History and International Studies · History and International Studies · Owerri, Imo State
Read the evidence · 1 source
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "After graduation, I proceeded to Delta State University Abraka to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I also went to Imo State University and graduated with MA in History and International Studies and enrolled immediately for the Ph.D which was awarded to me in 2018."
After graduation, I proceeded to Delta State University Abraka to obtain a Master’s degree in Public Administration. I also went to Imo State University and graduated with MA in History and International Studies and enrolled immediately for the Ph.D which was awarded to me in 2018.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
Dates not recorded
Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic
Higher National Diploma (HND, as declared to INEC) · Akwa Ibom State (distance learning; examinations in Yenagoa and Uyo)
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
2026-09-12: "19 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL BENSON FRIDAY KONBOWEI APC None 64 M FSLC WASC HND"
19 BAYELSA BAYELSA CENTRAL BENSON FRIDAY KONBOWEI APC None 64 M FSLC WASC HND
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "There were some distance learning schools and my uncle persuaded me and I enrolled at Akwa Ibom Polytechnic."
There were some distance learning schools and my uncle persuaded me and I enrolled at Akwa Ibom Polytechnic.
- INEC (Final List of Candidates, Senate, 2027 elections)
A working life
From 1989
Petty trader
Self-employed trader (Southern Ijaw, Oporoma, Warri and Onitsha routes)
By his own account, traded in farm produce and foodstuffs by boat between his village and Warri (1989-1991), then kept a shop in Oporoma and bought goods in Onitsha; he also sold books. Dates beyond 1989-1991 not stated.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "I did this trade from 1989 to 1991."
I did this trade from 1989 to 1991.
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "started out as a petty trader on virtually every local farm produce, such as ogbono, snail, and water snail, and gradually moved to food items"
started out as a petty trader on virtually every local farm produce, such as ogbono, snail, and water snail, and gradually moved to food items
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
From 1992
Councillor (Ward 3)
Southern Ijaw Local Government Council
Pioneer councillor for Ward 3 of the then newly created Southern Ijaw council (old Rivers State), elected on the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP). Senate and press accounts date this to 1992; end year not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch
2025-05-29: "Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly."
Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "From 1981 until 1992 I was in the village until I became a Councillor."
From 1981 until 1992 I was in the village until I became a Councillor.
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "In 1991, Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson registered with the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) and by dint of hard work in the face of harsh economic realities became elected as a pioneer councilor in Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in the old Rivers State representing the good people of ward three."
In 1991, Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson registered with the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) and by dint of hard work in the face of harsh economic realities became elected as a pioneer councilor in Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in the old Rivers State representing the good people of ward three.
- The Punch
1997–1998
Executive Chairman
Southern Ijaw Local Government Council
Elected chairman on the platform of the defunct Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM); a brief tenure that ended when the military-era councils were dissolved after General Sani Abacha's death. OrderPaper dates the election to 1997; he has said 1998.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson won and became the Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in 1997."
Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson won and became the Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in 1997.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "While I was there I contested for the chairmanship in Oporoma, and I was elected in 1998."
While I was there I contested for the chairmanship in Oporoma, and I was elected in 1998.
- Daily Post
2025-05-29: "He served as Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and later Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government."
He served as Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and later Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government.
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
From 1998
Founder and owner
Petroleum products retail business (Yenagoa)
By his own account, started selling petroleum products from an open tank in Yenagoa in 1998 and later owned one or two filling stations. Business name not stated.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "I went on to build an open tank and started my petroleum business which you are seeing today. I have 1 or 2 filling stations along the line."
I went on to build an open tank and started my petroleum business which you are seeing today. I have 1 or 2 filling stations along the line.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2007–2019
Member for Southern Ijaw Constituency IV
Bayelsa State House of Assembly
Three-time member (elected 2007, 2011 and 2015; the 2015 election was voided on appeal on 9 December 2015 and he won the rerun of 5 March 2016). Dated terms from 2015 are stored as positions.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch
2025-05-29: "Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly."
Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms"
in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms
- TVC News
2019-07-11: "Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly."
Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly.
- The Punch
2011–2019
Speaker
Bayelsa State House of Assembly
Speaker of the 4th (2011-2015) and 5th (2015-2019) Assemblies - described as the longest-serving Speaker in the state; re-elected unopposed on 3 June 2015, stepped down on 10 February 2016 after the Court of Appeal voided his seat, re-elected on 14 March 2016 after winning the rerun, succeeded by Tonye Isenah on 6 June 2019.
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2013-01-14: "The victim’s son, Konbowei Benson, is the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly."
The victim’s son, Konbowei Benson, is the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "the immediate past Speaker of the 4th and 5th Bayelsa House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Friday Benson from Korokorosei in Olodiama clan in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State."
the immediate past Speaker of the 4th and 5th Bayelsa House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Friday Benson from Korokorosei in Olodiama clan in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
- Daily Post (NAN)
2019-06-06: "A lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Mr Tonye Isenah, on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the Sixth Assembly."
A lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Mr Tonye Isenah, on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the Sixth Assembly.
- Daily Post
2016-03-16: "The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has unanimously voted Konbowei Benson as the Speaker of the House."
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has unanimously voted Konbowei Benson as the Speaker of the House.
- PM News (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2015-06-03: "The Speaker of the 4TH Assembly, Mr Kombowei Benson, (PDP- Southern Ijaw Constituency I) re-emerged unopposed as the speaker of the 5TH Assembly in an election conducted by Clerk of the House, Mr Aaron Timiye."
The Speaker of the 4TH Assembly, Mr Kombowei Benson, (PDP- Southern Ijaw Constituency I) re-emerged unopposed as the speaker of the 5TH Assembly in an election conducted by Clerk of the House, Mr Aaron Timiye.
- TVC News
2019-07-11: "Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly."
Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2020–2022
Secretary to the State Government
Bayelsa State Government
Appointed by Governor Douye Diri (announced 20 February 2020); resigned in 2022 to contest the PDP Bayelsa Central senatorial ticket.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch
2023-02-20: "The Diri administration had been operating without an SSG since the previous occupant, Konbowei Benson, resigned to contest the Bayelsa Central senatorial ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, which he won, in May 2022."
The Diri administration had been operating without an SSG since the previous occupant, Konbowei Benson, resigned to contest the Bayelsa Central senatorial ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, which he won, in May 2022.
- Peoples Gazette
2023-03-03: "Mr Kombowei is a former Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government."
Mr Kombowei is a former Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government.
- Daily Post
2020-02-20: "In a press statement released on Thursday, the Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the new appointees include a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, who is to serve as Secretary to the State Government."
In a press statement released on Thursday, the Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the new appointees include a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, who is to serve as Secretary to the State Government.
- The Punch
The path into public service
2015–2019
State House of Assembly Member
Southern Ijaw IV · Bayelsa · Peoples Democratic Party
Took office
Interruption in recorded service: 9 Dec 2015 – 14 Mar 2016
Returned to office
Service ended
One office history, including the recorded interruptions.
Read the evidence · 7 sources
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-03-06: "the March 5 fixed by INEC and the February 10th decision by the PDP candidate to step down from the Assembly as Speaker"
the March 5 fixed by INEC and the February 10th decision by the PDP candidate to step down from the Assembly as Speaker
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-04-13: "The PDP candidates who won include the current Speaker of the House, Konbowei Benson, Southern Ijaw 4."
The PDP candidates who won include the current Speaker of the House, Konbowei Benson, Southern Ijaw 4.
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-01-17: "The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State had on 9 December, 2015, voided the election of Benson and ordered a fresh election in the Constituency 4 of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area."
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State had on 9 December, 2015, voided the election of Benson and ordered a fresh election in the Constituency 4 of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
- PM News (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2015-06-03: "The Bayelsa House of Assembly on Wednesday inaugurated the 5th State Assembly after the fourth held a valedictory session."
The Bayelsa House of Assembly on Wednesday inaugurated the 5th State Assembly after the fourth held a valedictory session.
- Daily Post (NAN)
2019-06-06: "A lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Mr Tonye Isenah, on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the Sixth Assembly."
A lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Mr Tonye Isenah, on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the Sixth Assembly.
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-03-06: "The former Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kombowei Friday Benson won the election into the Southern Ijaw Constituency IV for the 4th term"
The former Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kombowei Friday Benson won the election into the Southern Ijaw Constituency IV for the 4th term
- Daily Post
2016-03-16: "Benson and Michael Ogbere of Ekeremor Constituency III were inaugurated as members, Monday, during the sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Abraham Ingobere."
Benson and Michael Ogbere of Ekeremor Constituency III were inaugurated as members, Monday, during the sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Mr. Abraham Ingobere.
2023–present
Senator
Bayelsa Central · Bayelsa · All Progressives Congress
10th National Assembly
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- The Punch
2023-03-03: "In the senatorial polls, the INEC declared the immediate-past governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, as winner for the Bayelsa West; Benson Agadaga, Bayelsa East; and Konbowei Benson, Bayelsa Central."
In the senatorial polls, the INEC declared the immediate-past governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, as winner for the Bayelsa West; Benson Agadaga, Bayelsa East; and Konbowei Benson, Bayelsa Central.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-06-13: "All is set for the inauguration of the 10th session of the National Assembly."
All is set for the inauguration of the 10th session of the National Assembly.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2023-04-18: "Benson Friday Konbowei Bayelsa Central"
Benson Friday Konbowei Bayelsa Central
- Peoples Gazette
2023-03-03: "Mr Onyema said that Mr Kombowei polled 51,202 votes to defeat his closest rival, Tiwei Orumiegha of the APC."
Mr Onyema said that Mr Kombowei polled 51,202 votes to defeat his closest rival, Tiwei Orumiegha of the APC.
- The Punch
Life outside
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Work, writing and public family connections. The experiences and relationships beyond a political career.
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Work & organisations
From 1998
Petroleum products retail business (Yenagoa)
Founder and owner · founder · Oil and gas (retail)
By his own account, started selling petroleum products from an open tank in Yenagoa in 1998 and later owned one or two filling stations. Business name not stated.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "I went on to build an open tank and started my petroleum business which you are seeing today. I have 1 or 2 filling stations along the line."
I went on to build an open tank and started my petroleum business which you are seeing today. I have 1 or 2 filling stations along the line.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
From 1992
Southern Ijaw Local Government Council
Councillor (Ward 3) · Government
Pioneer councillor for Ward 3 of the then newly created Southern Ijaw council (old Rivers State), elected on the platform of the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP). Senate and press accounts date this to 1992; end year not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch
2025-05-29: "Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly."
Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "From 1981 until 1992 I was in the village until I became a Councillor."
From 1981 until 1992 I was in the village until I became a Councillor.
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "In 1991, Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson registered with the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) and by dint of hard work in the face of harsh economic realities became elected as a pioneer councilor in Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in the old Rivers State representing the good people of ward three."
In 1991, Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson registered with the defunct Social Democratic Party (SDP) and by dint of hard work in the face of harsh economic realities became elected as a pioneer councilor in Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in the old Rivers State representing the good people of ward three.
- The Punch
From 1989
Self-employed trader (Southern Ijaw, Oporoma, Warri and Onitsha routes)
Petty trader · owner · Trade
By his own account, traded in farm produce and foodstuffs by boat between his village and Warri (1989-1991), then kept a shop in Oporoma and bought goods in Onitsha; he also sold books. Dates beyond 1989-1991 not stated.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "I did this trade from 1989 to 1991."
I did this trade from 1989 to 1991.
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "started out as a petty trader on virtually every local farm produce, such as ogbono, snail, and water snail, and gradually moved to food items"
started out as a petty trader on virtually every local farm produce, such as ogbono, snail, and water snail, and gradually moved to food items
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2020–2022
Bayelsa State Government
Secretary to the State Government · Government
Appointed by Governor Douye Diri (announced 20 February 2020); resigned in 2022 to contest the PDP Bayelsa Central senatorial ticket.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch
2023-02-20: "The Diri administration had been operating without an SSG since the previous occupant, Konbowei Benson, resigned to contest the Bayelsa Central senatorial ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, which he won, in May 2022."
The Diri administration had been operating without an SSG since the previous occupant, Konbowei Benson, resigned to contest the Bayelsa Central senatorial ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party, which he won, in May 2022.
- Peoples Gazette
2023-03-03: "Mr Kombowei is a former Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government."
Mr Kombowei is a former Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government.
- Daily Post
2020-02-20: "In a press statement released on Thursday, the Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the new appointees include a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, who is to serve as Secretary to the State Government."
In a press statement released on Thursday, the Acting Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, said the new appointees include a former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Benson, who is to serve as Secretary to the State Government.
- The Punch
2011–2019
Bayelsa State House of Assembly
Speaker · Legislature
Speaker of the 4th (2011-2015) and 5th (2015-2019) Assemblies - described as the longest-serving Speaker in the state; re-elected unopposed on 3 June 2015, stepped down on 10 February 2016 after the Court of Appeal voided his seat, re-elected on 14 March 2016 after winning the rerun, succeeded by Tonye Isenah on 6 June 2019.
Read the evidence · 6 sources
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2013-01-14: "The victim’s son, Konbowei Benson, is the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly."
The victim’s son, Konbowei Benson, is the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly.
- The Sun (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2019-06-15: "the immediate past Speaker of the 4th and 5th Bayelsa House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Friday Benson from Korokorosei in Olodiama clan in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State."
the immediate past Speaker of the 4th and 5th Bayelsa House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Konbowei Friday Benson from Korokorosei in Olodiama clan in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
- Daily Post (NAN)
2019-06-06: "A lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Mr Tonye Isenah, on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the Sixth Assembly."
A lawmaker representing Kolokuma/Opokuma Constituency 1 in the Bayelsa House of Assembly, Mr Tonye Isenah, on Thursday, emerged the Speaker of the Sixth Assembly.
- Daily Post
2016-03-16: "The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has unanimously voted Konbowei Benson as the Speaker of the House."
The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has unanimously voted Konbowei Benson as the Speaker of the House.
- PM News (NAN; read via r.jina.ai)
2015-06-03: "The Speaker of the 4TH Assembly, Mr Kombowei Benson, (PDP- Southern Ijaw Constituency I) re-emerged unopposed as the speaker of the 5TH Assembly in an election conducted by Clerk of the House, Mr Aaron Timiye."
The Speaker of the 4TH Assembly, Mr Kombowei Benson, (PDP- Southern Ijaw Constituency I) re-emerged unopposed as the speaker of the 5TH Assembly in an election conducted by Clerk of the House, Mr Aaron Timiye.
- TVC News
2019-07-11: "Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly."
Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2007–2019
Bayelsa State House of Assembly
Member for Southern Ijaw Constituency IV · Legislature
Three-time member (elected 2007, 2011 and 2015; the 2015 election was voided on appeal on 9 December 2015 and he won the rerun of 5 March 2016). Dated terms from 2015 are stored as positions.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch
2025-05-29: "Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly."
Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms"
in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms
- TVC News
2019-07-11: "Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly."
Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly.
- The Punch
1997–1998
Southern Ijaw Local Government Council
Executive Chairman · Government
Elected chairman on the platform of the defunct Grassroots Democratic Movement (GDM); a brief tenure that ended when the military-era councils were dissolved after General Sani Abacha's death. OrderPaper dates the election to 1997; he has said 1998.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
2026-10-05 (retrieved): "Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson won and became the Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in 1997."
Sen. Konbowei Friday Benson won and became the Executive Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council in 1997.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "While I was there I contested for the chairmanship in Oporoma, and I was elected in 1998."
While I was there I contested for the chairmanship in Oporoma, and I was elected in 1998.
- Daily Post
2025-05-29: "He served as Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and later Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government."
He served as Chairman of Southern Ijaw Local Government Council, Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and later Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government.
- OrderPaper Nigeria (10th National Assembly member profile; read via r.jina.ai)
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At the ballot
2027 · Senatorial primary
All Progressives Congress · Won · Bayelsa · Bayelsa Central
Record notes
constituency: Bayelsa Central Senatorial District · INEC final list of candidates (Senate), published 2026-09-12 — SN 19, p.21; INEC name: BENSON FRIDAY KONBOWEI; age 64; male; qualification (as declared to INEC): FSLC WASC HND · Primary: APC Bayelsa Central senatorial primary of Monday 18 May 2026 - won, defeating former Southern Ijaw LGA chairman Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe (Leadership, 19 May 2026); Governor Douye Diri voted at Sampou/Kalama Ward 6 and backed his re-election. Vote totals not published in the sources found. He had joined the APC on 16 October 2025. INEC final list (12 Sep 2026) opponents include Aistine Inei Asamaowei (ADC), Okoyareuben Boutuaowei (NDC) and Akinaka Erepamo Richard (PDP).
Read the evidence · 4 sources
- inecnigeria.org
Benson Friday Konbowei — senatorial 2027
- New Telegraph
2026-05-18: "Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday expressed support for the re-election of the incumbent senator, Friday Konbowei Benson following the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in the state on 18 May, 2026."
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, on Monday expressed support for the re-election of the incumbent senator, Friday Konbowei Benson following the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primaries in the state on 18 May, 2026.
- The Punch
2026-09-14: "Benson Friday Konbowei (APC), Aistine Inei Asamaowei (ADC), Okoyareuben Boutuaowei (NDC) and Akinaka Erepamo Richard will slug it out for Bayelsa Central."
Benson Friday Konbowei (APC), Aistine Inei Asamaowei (ADC), Okoyareuben Boutuaowei (NDC) and Akinaka Erepamo Richard will slug it out for Bayelsa Central.
- Leadership
2026-05-19: "In Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Senator Friday Kombowei Benson emerged winner of the primary election after defeating former Southern Ijaw Local Government Chairman, Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe."
In Bayelsa Central Senatorial District, Senator Friday Kombowei Benson emerged winner of the primary election after defeating former Southern Ijaw Local Government Chairman, Timipa Tiwei Orunimighe.
- inecnigeria.org
2023 · Senatorial election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bayelsa · Bayelsa Central
51,202 votes
Record notes
Declared by returning officer Prof. Chris Onyema: 51,202 votes; closest rival Tiwei Orunimighe (APC), whose total was not reported. The election petition tribunal (Yenagoa) dismissed certificate-forgery allegations against his return (reported 8 Sep 2023).
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- The Punch
2023-03-03: "In the senatorial polls, the INEC declared the immediate-past governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, as winner for the Bayelsa West; Benson Agadaga, Bayelsa East; and Konbowei Benson, Bayelsa Central."
In the senatorial polls, the INEC declared the immediate-past governor of the state, Seriake Dickson, as winner for the Bayelsa West; Benson Agadaga, Bayelsa East; and Konbowei Benson, Bayelsa Central.
- TVC News
2023-09-08: "For the Bayelsa Central Senatorial Election, the Court dismissed allegations of certificate forgery by Mr Kombowei Benson who won the election on the platform of the PDP."
For the Bayelsa Central Senatorial Election, the Court dismissed allegations of certificate forgery by Mr Kombowei Benson who won the election on the platform of the PDP.
- Peoples Gazette
2023-03-03: "Mr Onyema said that Mr Kombowei polled 51,202 votes to defeat his closest rival, Tiwei Orumiegha of the APC."
Mr Onyema said that Mr Kombowei polled 51,202 votes to defeat his closest rival, Tiwei Orumiegha of the APC.
- The Punch
2023 · Senatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bayelsa · Bayelsa Central
110 votes · 83.33%
Record notes
PDP Bayelsa Central senatorial primary, Tuesday 24 May 2022: Benson 110, incumbent Senator Moses Cleopas 22 (132 delegates). Voting was suspended for about five hours after Cleopas's name was found missing from the ballot; he walked out and did not return. Returning officer Dede Ofulu-John. Cleopas's suit over his eligibility failed at the Federal High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court (16 Mar 2023).
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Independent Newspaper (read via r.jina.ai)
2022-05-24: "has defeated the incumbent Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Moses Cleopas, at the senatorial primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted in the state on Tuesday for the 2023 National Assembly polls."
has defeated the incumbent Senator representing Bayelsa Central, Moses Cleopas, at the senatorial primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) conducted in the state on Tuesday for the 2023 National Assembly polls.
- Vanguard (read via r.jina.ai)
2022-05-24: "Cleopas, a former state chairman of the PDP scored a paltry 22 votes out of 132 delegates that exercise their franchise."
Cleopas, a former state chairman of the PDP scored a paltry 22 votes out of 132 delegates that exercise their franchise.
- Independent Newspaper (read via r.jina.ai)
2019 · Gubernatorial primary
Peoples Democratic Party · Lost · Bayelsa
24 votes
Record notes
PDP Bayelsa governorship primary, Tuesday 3 September 2019, Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa: Diri 561, Timi Alaibe 365, Keniebi Okoko 142; Benson fifth with 24.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- Nigerian Tribune
2019-09-04: "Diri emerged the candidate of the party, PDP, after poling 561 votes to beat his closest rival Mr. Timi Alaibe, who got 365 votes in the primary election held on Tuesday at Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa."
Diri emerged the candidate of the party, PDP, after poling 561 votes to beat his closest rival Mr. Timi Alaibe, who got 365 votes in the primary election held on Tuesday at Gabriel Okara Cultural Centre, Yenagoa.
- TVC News
2019-07-11: "More groups have joined in the call for former Speaker of the House Of Assembly Konbowei Benson to vie for the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the Governorship election in the state."
More groups have joined in the call for former Speaker of the House Of Assembly Konbowei Benson to vie for the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the Governorship election in the state.
- Nigerian Tribune
2016 · State Assembly election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bayelsa · Southern Ijaw IV
10,033 votes
Record notes
Court-ordered rerun, Saturday 5 March 2016: Benson 10,033; APC 2,595; Alliance for Democracy 2,467 (the APC and AD candidates announced a boycott mid-way). Returning officer Dr Bertola Perekeme.
Read the evidence · 1 source
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-03-06: "The former Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kombowei Friday Benson won the election into the Southern Ijaw Constituency IV for the 4th term"
The former Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kombowei Friday Benson won the election into the Southern Ijaw Constituency IV for the 4th term
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2015 · State Assembly election
Peoples Democratic Party · Annulled · Bayelsa · Southern Ijaw IV
Record notes
Declared winner of the 11 April 2015 poll (Premium Times, 13 Apr 2015). The APC candidate Ebifaghe P. Orunimighe petitioned; the tribunal did not grant the petition, but the Court of Appeal, Port Harcourt, voided the election on 9 December 2015 and ordered a fresh poll. Votes not found.
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- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2015-04-13: "The PDP candidates who won include the current Speaker of the House, Konbowei Benson, Southern Ijaw 4."
The PDP candidates who won include the current Speaker of the House, Konbowei Benson, Southern Ijaw 4.
- PM News (read via r.jina.ai)
2016-01-17: "The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State had on 9 December, 2015, voided the election of Benson and ordered a fresh election in the Constituency 4 of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area."
The Court of Appeal sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State had on 9 December, 2015, voided the election of Benson and ordered a fresh election in the Constituency 4 of the Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.
- Premium Times (read via the site's WordPress API)
2011 · State Assembly election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bayelsa · Southern Ijaw IV
Record notes
Re-elected for Southern Ijaw Constituency IV (three-time member; Speaker of the 4th Assembly from 2011). Poll day, votes and opponents not found.
Read the evidence · 3 sources
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms"
in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms
- TVC News
2019-07-11: "Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly."
Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly.
- The Punch
2025-05-29: "Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly."
Konbowei started his political career as a councillor in 1992 and has been on the political terrain since then, including being a three-time member of the state Assembly.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2007 · State Assembly election
Peoples Democratic Party · Won · Bayelsa · Southern Ijaw IV
Record notes
First election to the Bayelsa State House of Assembly for Southern Ijaw Constituency IV (his own account: "in 2007 I ... contested and won"). Poll day, votes and opponents not found; party PDP inferred from his statement that he has been a PDP member since 1998.
Read the evidence · 2 sources
- TVC News
2019-07-11: "Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly."
Three – time member of the Bayelsa House Of Assembly,Konbowei Benson was elected Speaker in the fourth and fifth Assembly.
- Independent Newspaper (interview; read via r.jina.ai)
2023-01-14: "in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms"
in 2007 I was again called up to contest for the House of Assembly. I contested and won and I’d been in government as a lawmaker from 2007 to 2019, wherein event of God’s own heart I was also made a speaker for two terms
- TVC News
Recognition
Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON)
2022 · Federal Government of Nigeria (President Muhammadu Buhari)
Read the evidence · 1 source
- Naija News (2022 national honours list)
2022-10-02: "53 Rt. Hon. Benson Friday Konbowei Public Servant Bayelsa OON"
53 Rt. Hon. Benson Friday Konbowei Public Servant Bayelsa OON
- Naija News (2022 national honours list)
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