Honourable Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi
About Hon. Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi
Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi represents Keffi/Karu/Kokona Federal Constituency of Nasarawa State in the House of Representatives on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). He won the seat at the February 2023 general election, one of the few SDP victories in the chamber, and was sworn in with the 10th National Assembly on 13 June 2023.
Gbefwi had left the All Progressives Congress for the SDP in June 2022, defecting alongside Senator Ahmed Wadada and a large body of Nasarawa supporters.
In late May 2026 he emerged as the Labour Party's candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship, with Labaran Maku taking the party's senatorial ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Keffi/Karu/Kokona federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi represents Keffi/Karu/Kokona federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
When was Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi born?
Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi was born on 3 June 1975, which makes he 51 years old.
What state does Hon. Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi represent?
Hon. Jonathan Gaza Gbefwi represents a federal constituency in Nasarawa State, part of Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone. Nasarawa State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.
What does a member of the House of Representatives do?
Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.
Government of Nasarawa State
- Governor
- Abdullahi Sule
- House of Reps
- 4 members — listed on the Nasarawa State page