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Born30 September 1961 (age 64)1 January 1962 (age 64)
Stateβ€”Anambra β†’
Religionβ€”Catholicism
Ethnicityβ€”Igbo
EducationUniversity of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Ahmadu Bello University, Nigerian Law SchoolUniversity of Nigeria, Christ the King College, Onitsha, Columbia Business School
OccupationPoliticianPolitician
Qualificationβ€”FSLC WASC/GCE Degree
BirthplaceCalabarOnitsha
Elections02
Wins00
Losses02
Parties02
Total votes017.4M

Head-to-Head

PRPNominee

As of 2026-06-06

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NDCAspirant

As of 2026-07-06

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Policy Comparison

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

Governance & Reform

Donald Duke

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Established a special reserve fund for the state (2005) to cushion economic shocks and reduce reliance on federal transfers.

Governor of Cross River State, 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.

Infrastructure

Donald Duke

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

Launched the Obudu Ranch International Mountain Race as a tourism promotion initiative in Cross River State.

Governor of Cross River State, 1999–2007 Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Created the Calabar Carnival (2004), a public festival aimed at boosting tourism and local culture.

Governor of Cross River State, 1999–2007 Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Launched the Tinapa Resort project (cross-border tourism development with Cameroon), investing over $350 million in initial phases.

Governor of Cross River State, 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.

Anti-corruption

Donald Duke

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

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

Donald Duke

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

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†—

Foreign Policy

Donald Duke

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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