2023 Presidential Elections

APC

Nigerian politician Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a Yoruba Muslim from Lagos, won the 2023 presidential election with 8.79 million votes, ending 16 years of PDP rule. A former Lagos governor and APC founder, he implemented economic reforms like fuel subsidy removal and reshaped Nigeria’s security and political landscape post-2025 coup threats.

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PDP

Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President and PDP candidate, lost the 2023 presidential election, left the party in 2025 to join the African Democratic Congress, and advocates for true federalism and education reform.

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LP

Nigerian politician Peter Gregory Obi, born in 1961, served as Anambra State governor (2006–2014) before running as Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, losing to Bola Tinubu with 6,101,533 votes. Known for his populist appeal, he faced legal challenges, corruption allegations, and offshore business scrutiny, later defecting to the African Democratic Congress (2025).

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NNPP

Mohammed Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a charismatic Nigerian politician from Kano, has served as governor, minister, senator, and national leader of the NNPP, despite multiple electoral defeats and allegations of corruption.

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ADC

Dumebi Kachikwu is a Nigerian politician who holds an FLSC and WAEC.

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SDP

Nigerian lawyer, politician, and media founder Adewole Adebayo, born in Ondo State, ran for president in 2023 under the SDP and plans to contest the 2027 election, with a background in law and public service.

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ZLP

Daniel Daberechukwu, a 2023 presidential candidate from the Zenith Labour Party, ran with Abubakar Jibrin Ibrahim Ramalan as his running mate and secured 77,665 votes but lost the election.

PRP

Kola Abiola is a Nigerian politician who holds an SCHOOL, LEAVING, CERTIFICATE, WAEC, BSC., MBA, and MSC..

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APGA

Umeadi Peter Nnanna Chukwudi is a Nigerian politician who holds an ST., MACHAEL'S, PRIMARY, SCHOOL, UMUAHIA, WAEC, CHRIST, THE, KING, COLLEGE, ONITSHA, LL.B, (HONS), BL., UNN, AND, NIGERIA, LAW, SCHOOL, and LAGOS.

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A

Christopher Irene Imumolen, a 39-year-old Edo State indigene, is a serial entrepreneur, engineer, and Accord Party presidential candidate (2023) known for founding JPTS and UNIC Foundation, which empower businesses and provide scholarships, and for his community and education initiatives in Edo State.

YPP

Nigerian businessman and politician Malik Ado-Ibrahim, a YPP presidential candidate in 2023, lost the election despite securing over 60,000 votes and becoming the party’s flag bearer in 2022.

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ADP

Nigerian politician and energy expert Sani Yabagi Yusuf, current National Chairman of ADP, lost in the 2019 presidential election, and previously served in political roles including ANPP and APP before being selected as ADP’s presidential candidate in 2022.

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APM

Nigerian politician Chichi Ojei, born in Delta State, holds degrees from American International School, London Regent’s Business School, and Northeastern University, previously worked in finance before running for president in the 2023 election for APM but lost.

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NRM

Osakwe Felix Johnson, a NRM-affiliated candidate, competed in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election but ultimately lost with 24,869 votes and Kyabo Yahaya Muhammad as his running mate.

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BP

In the 2023 presidential election, Adenuga Sunday Oluwafemi, a Boot Party candidate with 16,156 votes, ran alongside Mustapha Usman Turaki but ultimately lost.

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AAC

Sowore Omoyele Stephen, an AAC presidential candidate from Lagos in 2023, lost the election with 14,608 votes and a master’s degree in education.

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AA

Retired Nigerian Army major and intelligence officer Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha, faced multiple political charges, including alleged involvement in human rights abuses, coups, and murder, before being acquitted of most but not all accusations.

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APP

Nnadi Charles Osita, an APP presidential candidate from 2023, ran with Hamisu Isah as running mate and secured 12,839 votes but lost the election.

APP

Okwuonu Israel, an APP presidential candidate from Abia State (2023), ran with Akoma Osondu Christopher as his running mate and holds an FSLC WAEC qualification.

NNPP

Akomah Chidubere, a male candidate from Abia State, ran in the 2023 presidential election as the vice-presidential running mate of Josiah Tony Chiedozie under the NNPP, with a Primary Leaving Certificate as his highest qualification.

ADP

Usman Hassan, a Bauchi male from the Action Democratic Party, ran in the 2023 presidential election alongside Usman Fodi Bashir.

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NRM

Clarkson Jackson Ebibode, a <strong>2023 NRM presidential candidate from Bayelsa</strong>, was born on <strong>1977-01-01</strong> with a qualification of <strong>NECO</strong>.

SDP

Tyozenda John Bosco Maria, an SDP presidential candidate from Benue state, ran in the 2023 election with Ebute Ameh Justice as his running mate.

APGA

Ligom William Iyorwuese, a 2023 presidential candidate from Benue State’s APGA, ran with Ode Uhwana Isaac as his running mate and holds a First School Leaving Certificate (WASSCE BMBCH).

APP

Avinyeze Peter, a 2023 presidential candidate from the Action Peoples Party (APP) in Delta State, ran with Francis Udoka as his running mate.

AA

Nwonu Ephraim, a male presidential candidate from Ebonyi state’s Action Alliance in 2023, ran with Ugboaja Cordelia Chiaka as his running mate and holds qualifications up to F.L.S.C, SSCE, and OND.

ZLP

Kehinde Abayomi Tope, a male presidential candidate from Ekiti State affiliated with the Zenith Labour Party, ran in the 2023 election and holds a NABTEB qualification.

APP

Onuorah Ifeyinwa Elizabeth, a female candidate from Enugu State in the 2023 presidential election for the Action Peoples Party, ran with Aduaka Anthony Adinifekwu as her running mate and holds qualifications up to the HND level.

ZLP

Usman Ibrahim, a presidential candidate from the Zenith Labour Party in Niger state, was born on 1958-01-27 and ran in the 2023 election.

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SDP

Oladipupo Olalekan, a male candidate from the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Oyo State, ran in the 2023 presidential election alongside Aloyinlapa Abdur. Rahman as his running mate.

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YPP

S/gar Bello, a <strong>1967-01-01</strong> male from <strong>Zamfara</strong>, ran in the <strong>2023 presidential election</strong> as a <strong>YPP</strong> candidate with <strong>Gandi Abubakar</strong> as his running mate.