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Born16 February 1960 (age 66)1 January 1962 (age 64)
Stateβ€”Anambra β†’
Religionβ€”Catholicism
EthnicityHausaIgbo
EducationAhmadu Bello University, University of London, John F. Kennedy School of GovernmentUniversity of Nigeria, Christ the King College, Onitsha, Columbia Business School
OccupationPoliticianPolitician
Qualificationβ€”FSLC WASC/GCE Degree
BirthplaceDaudawaOnitsha
Elections12
Wins10
Losses02
Parties12
Total votes1.0M17.4M

Head-to-Head

ADCAspirant

As of 2026-04-18

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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.

Anti-corruption

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Promised

Spearheaded privatization of several government-owned corporations under Obasanjo’s administration as Minister of Federal Capital Territory (2003–2007).

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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

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Promised

Implemented the School Feeding Programme, providing free meals to 1.5 million pupils and raising primary school enrolment to over 2.1 million.

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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†—

Energy

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Promised

Reformed Abuja’s energy infrastructure as Minister of Federal Capital Territory (2003–2007) by addressing corruption and adhering to the original master plan.

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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

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Governance & Reform

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Promised

Reduced Kaduna State ministries from 19 to 13 and streamlined government administration by appointing fewer commissioners and special advisers.

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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

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Infrastructure

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Promised

Launched the Abuja Geographic Information System (GIS) as Minister of Federal Capital Territory to modernize urban planning and governance.

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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

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Security & Defense

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

Promised

Granted pardons to 12 prisoners in Kaduna State, including reducing one death sentence to life imprisonment as his final act as governor.

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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

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

Foreign Policy

Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai

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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