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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Bola Ahmed TinubuAPC
KA
Kola AbiolaPRP
Born29 March 1952 (age 74)1 January 1963 (age 63)
StateLagos →Ogun →
ReligionIslam—
EthnicityYoruba—
EducationChicago State University—
OccupationAccountant—
QualificationBSC BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONSCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE WAEC BSC. MBA & MSC.
BirthplaceLagos—
Elections11
Wins10
Losses01
Parties11
Total votes8.8M72K

Head-to-Head

2023 Presidential Elections

APC8,794,726 votes (36.61%) ✓ WON
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PRP72,144 votes (0.3%)
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Policy Comparison

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

Anti-corruption

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto

Curb reliance on imported goods via luxury taxes, higher tariffs, and processing fees while incentivizing local manufacturing with tax credits/rebates.

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On the record

Suspended and arrested Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on charges of terrorism financing and politicizing monetary policy.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Suspended and replaced Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after allegations of abuse of office.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Economy & Trade

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto

Reforms the Federal Budgetary Methodology to move away from oil revenue dependence and base spending on projected growth, establishing an inflationary ceiling to optimize fiscal policy without causing excessive inflation.

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On the record

Removed all foreign exchange trading restrictions and allowed the Nigerian naira to depreciate freely following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Inaugurated a National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima to advise on economic policies, including monetary and fiscal reforms.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Replaced General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff after a coup plot was uncovered in October 2025.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Energy

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto

Will increase Nigeria’s domestic crude oil production to **2.6 million barrels per day by 2027** and **4 million barrels per day by 2030**, while implementing a Special Enforcement and Monitoring Unit to deter theft, vandalism, and pipeline breaches using drones and aerial surveillance.

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On the record

Ended Nigeria's long-standing fuel subsidy program, removing government financial support for petroleum prices and transitioning the petroleum industry toward privatization.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Foreign Policy

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Authorized Nigerian Armed Forces to intervene militarily in Benin following a coup d'état against Patrice Talon’s government in December 2025.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Approved U.S. airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria as part of counterterrorism cooperation with the United States.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Governance & Reform

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto

Commits to amending Nigeria’s governance architecture through constitutional review and collaboration with the National Assembly and State Governments to grant States greater autonomy over critical matters like crime prevention, prisons, stamp duties, and taxation.

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On the record

Declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, removing the incumbent governor and replacing him with an appointed administrator.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Tinubu personally reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions by emphasizing modern infrastructure for the judiciary and legal profession as key to deepening rule of law.

President (as of 2026-07-06) · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Dissolved the governing boards of all federal ministries, departments, and agencies as part of an institutional overhaul to streamline governance.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Infrastructure

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto

Launches a National Infrastructure Campaign to modernize national infrastructure by hiring millions of unemployed Nigerians through the fiscal flexibility gained from reforming budgetary methodology.

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On the record

The President’s administration is implementing infrastructure projects to support the judiciary’s operations, improving its capacity to function independently.

President, 2026–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Security & Defense

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto

Enhances compensation, medical care, housing support, scholarships, stipends, and health insurance for military personnel injured in duty and their families.

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On the record

Purged the leadership of the Nigerian Armed Forces by retiring over 150 major generals as part of civilian control reforms and security restructuring.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Appointed Mallam Nuhu Ribadu as the National Security Adviser to oversee security restructuring and civilian oversight of military operations.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Replaced the military service chiefs, including appointing General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Suspended Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, citing ongoing investigation into alleged misconduct.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on charges of abuse of office.

President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Technology & Digital

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto

Establishment of an advisory committee to review and reform regulatory frameworks for blockchain technology and virtual asset services.

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On the record

Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate major tech firms (Google, Meta, X) for alleged anti-competitive practices against Nigerian media/economy content exploitation.

President, 2026–present (as of July 6, 2026) · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Kola Abiola

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

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