2019 Presidential Elections

APC

Muhammadu Buhari, a military leader and politician, served as Nigeria’s military dictator (1983–1985) and civilian president (2015–2023), known for anti-corruption efforts and economic reforms despite criticism of governance style and challenges like Boko Haram insurgency and economic recession.

PDP

Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar, born 1946 in Adamawa, served as Vice President (1999–2007) and ran six presidential bids, losing in 2019 and 2023. A businessman and education advocate, he left the PDP in 2025 to join the ADC, focusing on federalism and restructuring Nigeria’s governance.

PDP

Peter Obi, a former Anambra governor with a background in banking and business, is a PDP-turned-LP-turned-ADC candidate in the 2027 presidential election, known for his populist appeal and focus on economic accountability, despite past electoral defeats and controversies.

ADP

Nigerian politician Sani Yusuf Sani, a Nupe heritage energy expert and ADP National Chairman since 2022, is known for his political career spanning presidential and gubernatorial bids, including losses in 2019 (54,930 votes) and 2023 (43,924 votes).

AAC

Sowore Omoyele Stephen, an AAC candidate from Lagos, ran in the 2019 Nigerian presidential election with 33,953 votes but did not win.

PPA

Ameh Peter Ojonugwa, a PPA presidential candidate from Kogi State, secured 21,822 votes in the 2019 election but ultimately lost.

DPP

Osakwe Felix Johnson, a DPP-affiliated politician, competed in the 2019 Nigerian presidential election but lost after receiving 14,483 votes.

MPN

Santuraki Alhaji Hamisu, a Kano-based candidate from MPN, ran in the 2019 presidential election but lost with 2,752 votes.