Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Plateau

The current Nigerian National Assembly delegation from Plateau consists of three Senators representing Plateau North, Plateau Central and Plateau South Senatorial Districts and eight Representatives representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom, Jos North/Bassa, Jos South/Jos East, Langtang North/Langtang South, Mangu/Bokkos, Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan, Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam and Wase constituencies. Prior to the evolution of the Fourth Nigerian Republic, (based on the 4th republican constitution [1999] as amended) there existed the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Republics.

First Nigerian Republic

Main article: First Nigerian Republic

The present-day Plateau State was in the First Nigerian Republic part of a much larger political entity that was an agglomeration of the present-day northern states as part of the entirety of the Northern Region of Nigeria. The Republic was a Federal Parliamentary Republic based on the Westminster system bequeathed Nigeria by Great Britain. Thus including it in this article will make it cumbersome and confusing for the reader. Successive dispensations however adopted a replica of the American federal presidential system where parliament was replaced by a National Assembly starting on 1st October 1963.

Second Nigerian Republic

Main article: Second Nigerian Republic

2nd Assembly (1979–1983)

Unsurprisingly, the Nigerian legislature was still coined parliament in the Second Nigerian Republic despite already being a presidential republic largely due to the then transitional nature of Nigerian democracy. There were 19 states at the time represented by 5 senators each and 449 representatives not evenly distributed amongst the states i.e a minimum of 10 and maximum of 46 represented a state at the time depending on their populations.[1] Plateau had a total of 16 representatives spread across the state with a whopping 13 bearing the flag of the NPP.

Senators during the Second Nigerian Republic from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term [2]
John Wash Pam (Deputy Senate President) 7 July 1979 NPP Jos 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Garba Matta 7 July 1979 NPP Pankshin/Mangu/Kanam 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Thomas Yepwi 7 July 1979 NPP Keffi/Nassarawa 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
George Baba Hoomkwap 7 July 1979 NPN Shendam 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Muhammadu Musa Agwai 7 July 1979 NPN Lafia/Akwanga/Awe 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Members of the House of Representatives during the Second Nigerian Republic from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term[3]
Inuwa Ali 7 July 1979 NPP Jos North 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
M. S. Aliyu 7 July 1979 NPP Nassarawa 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Morgan Chokwe 7 July 1979 NPP Bassa 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
D. D. Dafuan 7 July 1979 NPP Shendam West 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
S. F. Dalyop 7 July 1979 NPP Jos South 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
P. C. Deme 7 July 1979 NPP Barkin-Ladi 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Ambrose Gapsuk 7 July 1979 NPP Shendam East 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Christopher K. Gutus 7 July 1979 NPP Pankshin 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Yakubu Hussaini 7 July 1979 NPP Lafia 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Amos Idakula 7 July 1979 NPP Keffi 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Ioritim Ityo 7 July 1979 NPP Awe 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
John L. Laven 7 July 1979 NPP Langtang 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
J. Yamu Marki 7 July 1979 NPP Akwanga 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Mohammed D. Shuaibu 7 July 1979 NPP Kanam 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Felix M. Wetkum 7 July 1979 NPP Mangu 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983
Abdulkadir Zakari 7 July 1979 NPP Wase 1 October 1979 – 1 October 1983

Third Nigerian Republic

Main article: Third Nigerian Republic

3rd Assembly (1992–1993)

In the Third Nigerian Republic, there were the senatorial districts of Plateau North, Plateau East and Plateau West. The House of Representatives constituencies consisted of the individual Local Government Areas of the state qualified at that time as Federal constituencies.

Senators during the Third Nigerian Republic from Plateau State
Image Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Venmak Kurnap Dangin 4 July 1992 SDP Plateau East 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Jacon Adankana Isandu 4 July 1992 SDP Plateau North 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Joseph K. Umaru 4 July 1992 SDP Plateau West 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Members of the House of Representatives during the Third Nigerian Republic from Plateau State
Image Member Elected Party Constituency Term
Abdullahi Mohammed Kani Wuse 4 July 1992 SDP Awe 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Dongs Duncil Tyem 4 July 1992 SDP Langtang South 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
James Oga Ajason Ajamia 4 July 1992 SDP Karu 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Johnson J. Zogore 4 July 1992 SDP Bassa 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Yakubu Usman Shehu 4 July 1992 SDP Kanam 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Hassan Danladi 4 July 1992 SDP Keffi 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Dashe Amos Silas 4 July 1992 SDP Langtang North 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Gobum Benka Suwa 4 July 1992 SDP Pankshin 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Michael Bukwal 4 July 1992 SDP Shendam 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
James Fyakfu Bakfur 4 July 1992 SDP Mangu 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Ibrahim Idi Waziri 4 July 1992 NRC Wase 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Damian Daloeng 4 July 1992 SDP Qua'an-Pan 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Musa Sanda 4 July 1992 SDP Lafia 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Davou S. B. Gyel 4 July 1992 SDP Jos South 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Amina Mohammed Aliyu 4 July 1992 SDP Akwanga 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
James Vwi 4 July 1992[4] SDP Barkin Ladi 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993[4]
Danjuma Alkali 4 July 1992 NRC Toto 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Abe A. Usman 4 July 1992 SDP Obi 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Alfred Iliya Sagai 4 July 1992 SDP Bokkos 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Ogah Alex Ewolo 4 July 1992 SDP Nassarawa 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Abims A. Ebyei 4 July 1992 SDP Nassarawa Eggon 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Aminu Agwom Zang 4 July 1992 SDP Jos North 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993
Umaru Salihu Ogah 4 July 1992 NRC Doma 5 December 1992 – 17 November 1993

Following the chaos of the botched IBB–Shonekan transition and the eventual usurping of power by Sani Abacha the Plateau political map was to undergo the following changes on 1 October 1996:

  • The creation of Nassarawa State out of Plateau State which will comprise most entities that made up Plateau West Senatorial Constituency.
  • The creation of the additional Local Government Areas of Riyom from Barkin Ladi, Jos East from Jos North, Kanke from Pankshin and Mikang in the new Plateau State.

Fourth Nigerian Republic

Main article: Fourth Nigerian Republic

4th Assembly (1999–2003)

Senators during the Fourth Assembly from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Davou Zang 20 February 1999 PDP Plateau North 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003[5]
Ibrahim Mantu 20 February 1999 PDP Plateau Central[5] 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Silas Janfa[5] 20 February 1999 PDP Plateau South 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Members of the House of Representatives during the Fourth Assembly from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term
Song Isa Chungwom 20 February 1999 PDP Barkin Ladi/Riyom 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Adeh Lumumba Dah 20 February 1999 PDP Jos North/Bassa 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Daniel Sunday Dung 20 February 1999 PDP Jos South/Jos East 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Victor Lar 20 February 1999 PDP Langtang North/Langtang South 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Yilkes Barminas Ali 20 February 1999 PDP Mangu/Bokkos 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Damulak Jafaru Muhammadu 20 February 1999 PDP Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Binuwai Josiah Gobum 20 February 1999 PDP Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003
Yero Ibrahim Bello 20 February 1999 PDP Wase 29 May 1999 – 3 June 2003

5th Assembly (2003–2007)

Senators during the Fifth Assembly from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Timothy Adudu 12 April 2003 ANPP Plateau North 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Ibrahim Mantu (Deputy Senate President) 12 April 2003 PDP Plateau Central 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Cosmos Niagwan 12 April 2003 PDP Plateau South 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Members of the House of Representatives during the Fifth Assembly from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term [6]
Gyang Dalyop Dantong 12 April 2003 ANPP Barkin Ladi/Riyom 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Hassan Shehu Saleh 12 April 2003 ANPP Jos North/Bassa 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Gabriel Y. Bwan Fom 12 April 2003 ANPP Jos South/Jos East 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Victor Lar 12 April 2003 ANPP Langtang North/Langtang South 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Adamu Lohor 12 April 2003 PDP Mangu/Bokkos 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Damulak Jafaru Muhammadu 12 April 2003 PDP Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Musa Wuyep L. 12 April 2003 PDP Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007
Yero Ibrahim Bello 12 April 2003 PDP Wase 3 June 2003 – 5 June 2007

6th Assembly (2007–2011)

Senators during the Sixth Assembly from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Gyang Dalyop Dantong 21 April 2007 PDP Plateau North 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Satty Davies Gogwim 21 April 2007 AC Plateau Central 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
John Nanzip Shagaya 21 April 2007 PDP Plateau South 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Members of the House of Representatives during the Sixth Assembly from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term
Martha H. Bodunrin 21 April 2007 PDP Barkin Ladi/Riyom 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Samaila A. Mohammed 21 April 2007 ANPP Jos North/ Bassa 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Bitrus B. Kaze 21 April 2007 PDP Jos South/Jos East 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Beni Lar 21 April 2007 PDP Langtang North/Langtang South 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
James Yakwen Ayuba 21 April 2007 PDP Mangu/Bokkos 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
George E. Daika 21 April 2007 PDP Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Leonard W. W. Dilkon 21 April 2007 PDP Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011
Ahmed Idris Wase 21 April 2007 AC Wase 5 June 2007 – 6 June 2011

7th Assembly (2011–2015)

Senators during the Seventh Assembly from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Gyang Dalyop Dantong† (2011–2012) 9 April 2011 PDP Plateau North 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015 (passed in 2012 before completing term)
Gyang Pwajok (2012–2015) 6 October 2012 PDP Plateau North completed Dantong's term after 6 October, 2012 senatorial by-election
Joshua Dariye 9 April 2011 LP Plateau Central 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Victor Lar 9 April 2011 PDP Plateau South 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Members of the House of Representatives during the Seventh Assembly from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term
Simon Mwadkwon 9 April 2011 PDP Barkin Ladi/Riyom 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Suleiman Yahaya Kwande 9 April 2011 DPP Jos North/Bassa 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Bitrus B. Kaze 9 April 2011 PDP Jos South/Jos East 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Beni Lar 9 April 2011 PDP Langtang North/Langtang South 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Jonathan Aminu 9 April 2011 PDP Mangu/Bokkos 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Innocent Tirsel 9 April 2011 PDP Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Emmanuel Lokji Goar 9 April 2011 PDP Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015
Ahmed Idris Wase 9 April 2011 – Wase 6 June 2011 – 6 June 2015

8th Assembly (2015–2019)

Senators during the Eighth Assembly from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Jonah Jang 28 March 2015 PDP Plateau North 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Joshua Dariye 28 March 2015 LP Plateau Central 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Jeremiah Useni 28 March 2015 PDP Plateau South 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Members of the House of Representatives during the Eighth Assembly from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term
Istifanus Gyang 28 March 2015 PDP Barkin Ladi/Riyom 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Suleiman Yahaya Kwande 28 March 2015 APC Jos North/Bassa 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Edward Pwajok 28 March 2015 PDP Jos South/Jos East 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Beni Lar 28 March 2015 PDP Langtang North/Langtang South 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Solomon Maren 28 March 2015 PDP Mangu/Bokkos 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Johnbull Tiemlong Shekarau 28 March 2015 PDP Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Timothy Golu 28 March 2015 PDP Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019
Ahmed Idris Wase 28 March 2015 APC Wase 9 June 2015 – 9 June 2019

9th Assembly (2019–2023)

Senators during the Ninth Assembly from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Istifanus Gyang 23 February 2019 PDP Plateau North 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Hezekiah Ayuba Dimka 23 February 2019 APC Plateau Central 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Ignatius Datong Longjan† 23 February 2019 APC Plateau South 11 June 2019 till death (10th February 2020)
Nora Daduut returned via by-election of 5 December 2020 following Logjan's passing APC Plateau South 15 December 2020 – 11 June 2023
Members of the House of Representatives during the Ninth Assembly from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term
Simon Mwadkwon 23 February 2019 PDP Barkin Ladi/Riyom 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Haruna Maitala† 23 February 2019 APC Jos North/Bassa (11 June 2019 – 2 April 2021)
Musa Agah Avia returned via by election of after Maitala's passing PDP Jos North/Bassa (10 March 2022 – 28 October 2022) election nullified
Muhammad Adamu Alkali returned by court ruling that voided Avia's election PRP Jos North/Bassa (14 November 2022 – 11 June 2023)
Dachung Musa Bagos 23 February 2019 PDP Jos South/Jos East 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Beni Lar 23 February 2019 PDP Langtang North/Langtang South 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Solomon Maren 23 February 2019 PDP Mangu/Bokkos 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Komsol Longgap 23 February 2019 APC Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Yusuf Adamu Gagdi 23 February 2019 APC Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023
Ahmed Idris Wase (Deputy Speaker) 23 February 2019 APC Wase 11 June 2019 – 11 June 2023

10th Assembly (2023–2027)

Senators during the Ninth Assembly from Plateau State
Senator Elected Party Constituency Term
Simon Davou Mwadkwon 25 February 2023 (served from 13 June until his election was voided by the Court of Appeal on 22 October 2023) PDP Plateau North 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Pam Mwadkon Dachungyang returned via by election of 3 February 2024 ADP Plateau North 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Diket Plang 25 February 2023 APC Plateau Central 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Napoleon Bali 25 February 2023 PDP Plateau South 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Simon Lalong returned via Appeal Court ruling of 7 November 2023 and assumed office on 20 December 2023 APC Plateau South 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Members of the House of Representatives during the Ninth Assembly from Plateau State
Member Elected Party Constituency Term
Peter Gyendeng 25 February 2023 PDP Barkin Ladi/Riyom 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Musa Agah Avia 25 February 2023 PDP Jos North/Bassa 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Dachung Musa Bagos 25 February 2023 PDP Jos South/Jos East 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Beni Lar 25 February 2023 PDP Langtang North/Langtang South 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Ishaya David Lalu 25 February 2023 PDP Mangu/Bokkos 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Isaac Kyale Kwalu 25 February 2023 APC Mikang/Shendam/Qua'an-Pan 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Yusuf Adamu Gagdi 25 February 2023 APC Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027
Ahmed Idris Wase 25 February 2023 APC Wase 13 June 2023 – 13 June 2027

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