The 1999 Nigerian Senate election in Bayelsa State was held on February 20, 1999, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Bayelsa State. David Brigidi representing Bayelsa Central and Melford Okilo representing Bayelsa East won on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, while Tupele-Ebi Diffa representing Bayelsa West won on the platform of the Alliance for Democracy.
Overview AffiliationPartyTotalPDPADBefore Election 3After Election 2 1 3
Summary DistrictIncumbent PartyElected Senator Party Bayelsa Central David Brigidi PDP Bayelsa East Melford Okilo PDP Bayelsa West Tupele-Ebi Diffa AD
Results
Bayelsa Central The election was won by David Brigidi of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Bayelsa East The election was won by Melford Okilo of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Bayelsa West The election was won by Tupele-Ebi Diffa of the Alliance for Democracy.
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