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Born1 January 1948 (age 78)1 January 1962 (age 64)
ReligionIslamCatholicism
EthnicityFulbeIgbo
EducationAhmadu Bello UniversityUniversity of Nigeria, Christ the King College, Onitsha, Columbia Business School
OccupationCustoms officerPolitician
QualificationGCE MASTERSFSLC WASC/GCE Degree
BirthplaceJadaOnitsha
Elections22
Wins00
Losses22
Parties12
Total votes18.2M17.4M

Head-to-Head

ADCAspirant

As of 2026-05-20

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NDCAspirant

As of 2026-07-06

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PDP6,984,520 votes (29.07%)
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LP6,101,533 votes (25.4%)
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PDP11,262,978 votes (41.22%)
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PDP11,262,978 votes (41.22%)
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Policy Comparison

Promises and documented actions in office, topic by topic - from public, attributable sources.

Anti-corruption

Atiku Abubakar

Promised - African Democratic Congress (ADC) manifesto

ADC pledges to enforce existing laws, modify them to deter corruption, and introduce legislation to support due process while ensuring severe penalties for electoral fraud like rigging or vote buying.

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On the record

Oversaw the National Council on Privatization to combat corruption in state-owned enterprises, though no specific anti-corruption laws were signed into law during his tenure.

Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Obi Peter Gregory

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Resigned from offshore companies (e.g., Next International UK Ltd) before assuming office as governor, complying with the Code of Conduct Bureau’s directives.

Governor-elect of Anambra State (2006) Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Education

Atiku Abubakar

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Created American University of Nigeria (AUN) in Yola, Adamawa State, offering an American-style curriculum with emphasis on critical thinking.

Governor of Adamawa State (1998–2003), later as a private entrepreneur Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Obi Peter Gregory

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Donated funds to St. John Vianney Science College, Ukwulu, for educational initiatives and scholarships.

Governor of Anambra State (2006–2014) Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Donated funds to Immaculatata Girl's Model Secondary School, Nnewi; Anglican Diocese schools; and Vocational & Technical Academy in Anambra State.

Governor of Anambra State (2006–2014) Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Economy & Trade

Atiku Abubakar

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Co-founded Intels Nigeria Limited, an oil servicing business with extensive operations in Nigeria and abroad, contributing to economic diversification.

Private entrepreneur (post-retirement) Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Obi Peter Gregory

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Governance & Reform

Atiku Abubakar

Promised - African Democratic Congress (ADC) manifesto

ADC will make electoral malpractices such as rigging, vote buying, and monetary inducements illegal with severe penalties.

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On the record

Launched the True Federalism campaign to advocate for devolution of power to states, emphasizing state autonomy over revenue allocation from Abuja.

Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) and later as a political leader (post-2014) Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Actively oversaw the National Council on Privatization during his tenure as VP, overseeing the privatization of hundreds of loss-making public enterprises.

Vice President of Nigeria (1999–2007) Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Obi Peter Gregory

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Foreign Policy

Atiku Abubakar

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Obi Peter Gregory

Promised

Promised to support economic development in Abia State’s garment and shoe industry as a potential revenue source for Nigeria, if properly managed.

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On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

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