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Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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Born29 March 1952 (age 74)
StateLagos →
ReligionIslam
EthnicityYoruba
SpouseOluremi Tinubu
GenderMale
EducationChicago State University
BirthplaceLagos
OccupationAccountant
QualificationBSC BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIONWhat do these qualifications mean?
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a Nigerian politician from Lagos. They have contested 1 election (1 win) across 1 party, receiving 8.8M total votes. Most recent: 2023 Presidential Elections as All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for the 2027 Presidential Elections.
Political Career
2023
2023 Presidential Elections →President · 8,794,726 votes · 36.61% of totalView candidacy →APC✓ WON
Biography
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a Nigerian politician who holds a BSc. He is the All Progressives Congress (APC) nominee for the 2027 presidential election alongside running mate Kashim Shettima.
Promises vs Track Record
Promises shown beside documented actions in office, topic by topic - from public, attributable sources. Each entry links to where it was found; where only one side exists, the gap is shown rather than filled in. No score, no verdict.
Anti-corruption
Promise & recordPromised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto
Curb reliance on imported goods via luxury taxes, higher tariffs, and processing fees while incentivizing local manufacturing with tax credits/rebates.
On the record
Suspended and arrested Godwin Emefiele, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on charges of terrorism financing and politicizing monetary policy.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Suspended and replaced Abdulrasheed Bawa, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), after allegations of abuse of office.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Economy & Trade
Promise & recordPromised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto
Reforms the Federal Budgetary Methodology to move away from oil revenue dependence and base spending on projected growth, establishing an inflationary ceiling to optimize fiscal policy without causing excessive inflation.
On the record
Removed all foreign exchange trading restrictions and allowed the Nigerian naira to depreciate freely following the suspension of Godwin Emefiele.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Inaugurated a National Economic Council (NEC) chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima to advise on economic policies, including monetary and fiscal reforms.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Replaced General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff after a coup plot was uncovered in October 2025.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Energy
Promise & recordPromised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto
Will increase Nigeria’s domestic crude oil production to **2.6 million barrels per day by 2027** and **4 million barrels per day by 2030**, while implementing a Special Enforcement and Monitoring Unit to deter theft, vandalism, and pipeline breaches using drones and aerial surveillance.
On the record
Ended the fuel subsidy for petroleum, removing government financial support for fuel prices and transitioning to market-based pricing.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally launched the youth metering programme in Abuja as part of ongoing power sector reforms to improve electricity access for Nigerians.
President, 2026–July 23 · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched Power Force to train 5,000 young Nigerians in smart-meter installation under the Presidential Metering Initiative.
President of Nigeria, 2 July 2026 · Verified 2026-07-31 · Source ↗
Governance & Reform
Promise & recordPromised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto
Commits to amending Nigeria’s governance architecture through constitutional review and collaboration with the National Assembly and State Governments to grant States greater autonomy over critical matters like crime prevention, prisons, stamp duties, and taxation.
On the record
Dissolved the governing boards of all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of Nigeria as part of broader institutional reforms.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Tinubu personally reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democratic institutions by emphasizing modern infrastructure for the judiciary and legal profession as key to deepening rule of law.
President (as of 2026-07-06) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally convened a high-level meeting at Aso Villa to address the Benue APC crisis involving governors Alia and Suswam, marking an official governance intervention during his tenure.
President, 2026–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Suspended Godwin Emefiele as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria in June 2023.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Suspended Abdulrasheed Bawa as chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in June 2023 and appointed Abdulkarim Chukkol in an acting capacity.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Infrastructure
Promise & recordPromised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto
Launches a National Infrastructure Campaign to modernize national infrastructure by hiring millions of unemployed Nigerians through the fiscal flexibility gained from reforming budgetary methodology.
On the record
Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has launched infrastructure projects (e.g., for the judiciary) to support its operational capacity, not as an interference in judicial independence.
President, 2026–present (as stated in the article as 'Monday'—likely July 1, 2026) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
The President personally launched the construction of a new road (Tunga Madaki-Zuba) as part of a broader effort to connect satellite towns in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory to the Abuja-Kaduna highway, improving regional accessibility and economic connectivity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, 2026–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
The Federal Government renamed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to honor President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership in overseeing its completion and recognition of his vision for the project.
Federal Government (as of July 2026), during Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency (assuming he remains in office or was acting as head of state at the time of renaming) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
The Abuja City Walk project is a newly announced infrastructure initiative by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to transform the Federal Capital Territory into a global hub for commerce and innovation.
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), during his term as President of Nigeria (implied by reference to current administration policies) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally awarded road construction contracts in Anambra State as part of his official governance role.
President (implied; no explicit tenure stated but context suggests current office during 2026) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Security & Defense
Promise & recordPromised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto
Enhances compensation, medical care, housing support, scholarships, stipends, and health insurance for military personnel injured in duty and their families.
On the record
Replaced General Olufemi Oluyede as Chief of Defence Staff after a coup plot was uncovered in October 2025.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Approved U.S. airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria as part of counterterrorism cooperation with the United States.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu launched a policy to establish State Police as part of his governance strategy against insecurity in Nigeria.
President, 2026–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
The establishment of State Police units as a governance decision by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to enhance Nigeria’s security architecture and combat insecurity.
President, 2026–present (implied in the context of his current office) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the expansion of Nigeria’s Army divisions from eight to twelve, including a new order for recruiting an additional 28,000 personnel as part of a security overhaul.
President, 2026–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally approved the expansion of Nigeria’s Army from eight to twelve divisions and ordered the recruitment of an additional 28,000 personnel as part of a security restructuring initiative.
President, 2026–present · Verified 2026-07-31 · Source ↗
Bola Ahmed Tinubu personally approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in Kwara State as part of security reinforcement efforts.
President, 2026–present (current office) · Verified 2026-07-31 · Source ↗
Technology & Digital
Promise & recordPromised - All Progressives Congress (APC) manifesto
Establishment of an advisory committee to review and reform regulatory frameworks for blockchain technology and virtual asset services.
On the record
The Nigerian government directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate major tech companies (Google, Meta, X) for alleged anti-competitive practices in exploiting Nigerian media/content under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Federal government, 2026 (as of July 6, 2026; Tinubu is President since May 29, 2023) · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Foreign Policy
Record onlyPromised
No matching promise in the records we hold.
On the record
Approved U.S. airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria as part of counterterrorism cooperation with the United States.
President of Nigeria, 2023–present · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Tinubu’s administration formally requested the December 2025 United States strike against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria.
President of Nigeria, December 2025 · Verified 2026-08-01 · Source ↗
Party Positions
Policy positions from All Progressives Congress (APC)'s manifesto.
Agriculture
Will encourage local farmers to form farm cooperatives, enabling them to pool resources for modern farming equipment, fertiliser, and access priority government agricultural assistance programs (extension services), with tax breaks and credits.
Education
Introduces a new management system for federally funded primary and secondary schools via Boards of Education, reserving community representation in decision-making.
Enterprise grant support
Provides tax credits, holidays, and reduced interest rate loans for businesses that hire a specified percentage of youth in their workforce and offer on-the-job training.
Environment & Climate
Will **reduce Nigeria’s gas flaring** by removing it from the top 10 countries with highest flares, aiming to maximize sector benefits while eliminating environmental harm.
Healthcare
Will strengthen primary healthcare infrastructure with incentive schemes, counterpart funding programs, and grassroots preventative care (vaccinations, cancer screening, blood pressure monitoring) in collaboration with state/local governments.
Reliefs and scholarships
Provides **conditional income support** to very poor households, tied to human capital development goals like high-school attendance, healthcare, and nutrition.
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