Bola Ahmed Tinubu vs Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso - 2027 Presidential Election

Bola Ahmed TinubuAPC

Musa Mohammed Rabiu KwankwasoNDC

Born29 March 1952 (age 74)1 January 1957 (age 69)

StateLagos →Kano →

ReligionIslam—

EthnicityYoruba—

EducationChicago State UniversityMiddlesex University, Loughborough University

OccupationAccountantPolitician

QualificationBSC BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONFIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE TECHNICAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE CRAFT TRAINING CERT, OND, HND, POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, MASTERS OF SCIENCE (MSc), PHD (WATER)

BirthplaceLagosMadobi

Elections11

Wins10

Losses01

Parties11

Total votes8.8M1.5M

Head-to-Head

2027 Presidential ElectionsPresidential 2027

APCNominee

As of 2026-07-06

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NDCAspirant

As of 2026-05-04

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2023 Presidential Elections

APC8,794,726 votes (36.61%) ✓ WON

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NNPP1,496,687 votes (6.23%)

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Policy Comparison

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

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Established Kano University of Science and Technology in Wudil, the first state university in Kano.

Governor of Kano State, 1999–2003 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Established North West University, Kano, the second state university in Kano.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Launched 26 academic and manpower development training institutes across Kano, training over 360,000 youth and women.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Constructed three flyover bridges in Kano State as part of infrastructure development.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Launched 5 km dual-carriageway lighted roads in each of the 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kano.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Covered drainages with interlocking tiles and dualized Jakara River road to improve environmental sanitation in Kano.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Built three modern cities: Kwankwassiya, Amana, and Bandirawo with ~3,000 housing units for sale.

Governor of Kano State, 1999–2003 & 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Launched Kwankwasiyya Development Foundation (KDF) for education and poverty alleviation post-governorship.

Post-Governor, 2015 onward · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

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 ↗

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Education

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Introduced free school feeding and uniforms for primary school pupils in Kano, increasing school enrolment from 1 million to over 3 million by 2015.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Introduced free education at all levels in Kano and provided adequate teaching and learning materials.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Established 230 secondary schools in Kano, including 47 technical colleges, 44 Islamic study schools, a Chinese College, and French College.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Awarded over 2,600 scholarships (local and international) for students in Nigeria and abroad.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Inaugurated a solar-powered school in Rano LGA with 300 pupils for education support via KDF.

Post-Governor, 2015 onward (KDF initiative) · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

Reliefs and scholarships

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Musa Mohammed Rabiu Kwankwaso

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Donated ~1,500 houses to rural poor communities and flood victims in Kano.

Governor of Kano State, 2011–2015 · Verified 2026-07-06 · Source ↗

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