Senator Benson Friday Konbowei
About Senator Benson Friday Konbowei
Konbowei Friday Benson has represented Bayelsa Central Senatorial District since 13 June 2023, elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party at the February 2023 general election. He is serving a first term in the Senate.
Benson came to the National Assembly from state government, having served as Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly and, earlier, as Secretary to the Bayelsa State Government. He took the PDP ticket for the district in the 2022 primary with about 83 per cent of delegate votes, defeating the sitting senator, Moses Cleopas. A petition challenging his election was dismissed.
As of August 2026 Benson remains the senator for Bayelsa Central.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the senator for Bayelsa Central senatorial district?
Senator Benson Friday Konbowei represents the people of Bayelsa Central senatorial district in the 10th National Assembly. The senator serves a four-year term and is one of three senators from Bayelsa State.
When was Benson Friday Konbowei born?
Benson Friday Konbowei was born on 2 February 1962, which makes he 64 years old.
What state does Senator Benson Friday Konbowei represent?
Senator Benson Friday Konbowei represents Bayelsa State in the South-South geopolitical zone in the Nigerian Senate. Each state in Nigeria has three senators, one for each of its three senatorial districts.
What is Senator Benson Friday Konbowei's religion?
Senator Benson Friday Konbowei is a Christian. Religious identity is not a legal qualification for senatorial office in Nigeria, but it is often reflected in constituency representation across the country's diverse zones.
What does a Nigerian senator do?
A senator is a member of the upper chamber of Nigeria's National Assembly. Senators make federal laws, approve presidential appointments, ratify international treaties, oversee the executive arm of government and advocate for the interests of their senatorial district. The Senate has 109 members in total.
Government of Bayelsa State
- Governor
- Douye Diri
- House of Reps
- 5 members — listed on the Bayelsa State page