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Born16 February 1960 (age 66)27 May 1965 (age 61)
Religionβ€”Christianity
EthnicityHausaβ€”
EducationAhmadu Bello University, University of London, John F. Kennedy School of GovernmentUniversity of Port Harcourt, Baze University
OccupationPoliticianPolitician
BirthplaceDaudawaIkwerre
Elections10
Wins10
Losses00
Parties10
Total votes1.0M0

Head-to-Head

ADCAspirant

As of 2026-04-18

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ADCAspirant

As of 2026-05-23

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Policy Comparison

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

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.

Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

Promised - African Democratic Congress (ADC) manifesto

ADC will develop road and rail transportation infrastructures, linking towns with federal routes and ensuring cooperation between Federal, State, and Local Government for improved connectivity.

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On the record

Constructed multiple power plants (Afam, Trans Amadi, Onne) to improve electricity supply in Rivers State.

Governor of Rivers State, 2007–2015 Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Launched the 157 km Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway extension to the Port Complex for improved port efficiency.

Federal Minister of Transportation, 2015–2022 Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

Built a 790 km segment (part of the Ibadan-Ilorin-Minna-Kano railway) as Federal Minister of Transportation.

Federal Minister of Transportation, 2015–2022 Β· Verified 2026-07-06 Β· Source β†—

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.

Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

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.

Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

Promised

No matching promise in the records we hold.

On the record

No documented action on this topic in our records yet.

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.

Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

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.

Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

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.

Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi

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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