2023 Presidential Elections

APC

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a Yoruba Muslim from Lagos, is Nigeria’s 16th president (since 2023), former Lagos governor, and a key figure in APC’s formation. A former accountant, he rose through politics after exile during military rule, leading Lagos and shaping Nigeria’s opposition before his 2023 presidential victory.

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PDP

Nigerian politician and businessman Atiku Abubakar, a Fulani from Adamawa State, has been a prominent figure in Nigerian politics, serving as Vice President, running multiple presidential campaigns, and advocating for federalism and education reform. He lost the 2023 presidential election and joined the ADC in 2025 to oppose the APC in 2027.

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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 2023 presidential candidate, losing with 6.1 million votes. Known for populist policies and youth support, he faced impeachment, election challenges, and controversies over offshore assets. Recently defected to African Democratic Congress (ADC) amid debates over his future political role.

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NNPP

Mohammed Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, a charismatic Kano-based politician, is a former governor (1999–2003, 2011–2015) and Senate member, now the NNPP’s national leader, who ran unsuccessfully for president in 2023 with 6.23% of the vote. Known for populist policies like free education and infrastructure projects, he faces allegations of pension fund misappropriation but denies corruption charges.

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ADC

Dumebi Kachikwu, ADC presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, secured 81,919 votes but lost the race.

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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 in 2027.

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ZLP

Nwanyanwu Daniel Daberechukwu, a ZLP presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 elections, lost with 77,665 votes (0.3% of total).

PRP

Nigerian politician Kola Abiola, a PRP candidate from Ogun State, ran in the 2023 Ogun governorship election but lost after securing 72,144 votes despite his commitment to governance.

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APGA

APGA presidential candidate Umeadi Peter Nnanna Chukwudi lost the 2023 Nigerian election with 61,966 votes, though his personal and educational details remain undocumented.

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Christopher Irene Imumolen, a 39-year-old Edo State indigene and serial entrepreneur, is the youngest presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, running on the Accord Party ticket with a focus on education, entrepreneurship, and community development through initiatives like JPTS and UNIC Foundation.

YPP

Nigerian businessman and politician Malik Ado-Ibrahim, a former F1 team co-owner and YPP presidential candidate, lost the 2023 Nigerian presidential election despite securing over 66 votes for the party.

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ADP

Nigerian politician Sani Yabagi Yusuf, a former presidential candidate and ADP National Chairman, with a background in engineering and political activism, including roles in ANPP, ANP, and APP.

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APM

Politician and finance expert Chichi Ojei, born in Delta State, ran as the APM presidential candidate in 2023 but lost the election after her party abandoned her support.

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NRM

Osakwe Felix Johnson, an NRM presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, received 24,869 votes but ultimately lost the race.

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BP

Adenuga Sunday Oluwafemi, a BP presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, secured 16,156 votes but lost the race.

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AAC

Nigerian activist and politician Omoyele Sowore, born in Lagos, is a vocal critic of corruption and advocate for press freedom and human rights, running as AAC’s candidate in the 2023 presidential election with 14,608 votes.

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AA

Retired Nigerian Army major and politician Hamza Al-Mustapha, a former Chief Security Officer to General Sani Abacha, faced multiple political and legal challenges, including accusations of involvement in coups, murder, and drug trafficking, before making a political comeback in 2017.

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APP

Nnadi Charles Osita, an APP presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, lost with 12,839 votes (0.1% of the total).

NNPP

Akomah Chidubere, NNPP presidential candidate for 2023, is a male from Abia State with a First School Leaving Certificate qualification and his running mate is Josiah Tony Chiedozie.

APP

Avinyeze Peter, an SSCE-qualified APP presidential candidate from Nigeria’s 2023 election, partners with Delta State’s Francis Udoka as her running mate.

NRM

Clarkson Jackson Ebibode, an NRM presidential candidate from Bayelsa State, was officially recognized by INEC in the 2023 Nigerian election records.

ZLP

Kehinde Abayomi Tope, a ZLP candidate from Ekiti, was formally recognized by INEC in the 2023 presidential elections but lacks publicly documented personal or professional details beyond his electoral involvement.

APGA

Ligom Willaims Iyorwuese, APGA presidential candidate for Nigeria’s 2023 election, runs with Ode Uhwana Isaac as his running mate, both hailing from Benue State.

AA

Nwonu Ephraim, APC presidential candidate from Ebonyi State, Nigeria, with qualifications SSCE, OND, and F.L.S.C, and running mate Ugboaja Cordelia Chiaka, is listed in INEC records for the 2023 elections.

APP

Okwuonu Israel, an APP presidential nominee for Nigeria’s 2023 election, is a prominent political figure from Abia with a WAEC qualification and a running mate named Akoma Osondu Christopher, born on January 1, 1979.

SDP

Oladipupo Olalekan, an SDP presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, holds a Bachelor of Laws and a WAEC Leaving Certificate, with a background in film crew work and origins from Oyo State.

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APP

Onuorah Ifeyinwa Elizabeth, the APP presidential candidate from Enugu, was officially recognized by INEC for Nigeria’s 2023 election, with her running mate Aduaka Anthony Adinifekwu (also from Enugu) holding advanced qualifications.

YPP

S/Gari Bello, a YPP presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 election, is a male from Zamfara with limited public qualifications (FSLC, SSCE) and no detailed background information available.

SDP

Tyozenda John Bosco Maria, an SDP presidential candidate from Benue State, is known for his political affiliation and role as the running mate for Ebute Ameh Justice, with educational qualifications including FSLC, SSCE, and BSC.

ADP

Usman Hassan is a Nigerian politician representing the Abaji/Gwagwalada/Kuje/Kwali Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.

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ZLP

Usman Ibrahim 1 is a Nigerian politician.

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