APC · 2027 ticket
Kashim Shettima →
Vice-presidential candidate (2027)
Incumbent vice president; listed on the APC ticket.
Module 10
The parties of Nigeria
Five featured parties for the current 2027 race: APC, ADC, NDC, PDP and LP. This is an editorial selection, not a vote-share ranking. Current tickets appear first; 2023 tickets remain labelled as history.
The NNPP historical dossier is preserved. See all registered parties at INEC ↗.
APC
All Progressives Congress
Federal ruling party since 2015. INEC’s 2027 final list names Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima. The 2023 ticket is displayed separately as history.
National Chairman
Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe
HQNo. 40 Blantyre Street, Wuse II, Abuja
Founded2013
IdeologyCentre-right; broad coalition (ANPP+ACN+CPC+APGA faction+nPDP)
Chairman photo: All Progressives Congress
Research compilationCurrent tickets and leadership checked against INEC on 13 October 2026. The 2023 ticket is historical; current governors follow the state dossiers. Sources and disputed leadership claims are listed in the full dossier. Spotted an error? Submit a correction.
INEC final candidate list · checked 13 Oct 2026 ↗
Historical 2023 Presidential Ticket
Bola Ahmed Tinubu →
President (Elected 2023) · Lagos
Former Lagos Governor (1999–2007). INEC-declared winner 2023: 8,794,726 votes (36.61%). Chicago State University certificate was disputed during the 2023 election (allegation; CSU confirmed his attendance).
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Kashim Shettima →
Vice President (Elected 2023) · Borno
Former Governor of Borno (2011–2019). Banker; same-faith ticket sparked controversy in 2023 campaign.
Controversies & key developments
National chairmanship change: Ganduje resigned Jun 2025 (personal reasons, per party); Nentawe Yilwatda elected by NEC 24 Jul 2025
2025
Defection windfall: Delta Gov. Oborevwori, ex-Gov. Okowa and Akwa Ibom Gov. Umo Eno joined APC Apr–Jun 2025
2025
Governors (31)
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri →
Governor · Adamawa
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Umo Eno →
Governor · Akwa Ibom
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Douye Diri →
Governor · Bayelsa
In office since 2020. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Hyacinth Alia →
Governor · Benue
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Babagana Zulum →
Governor · Borno
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Bassey Otu →
Governor · Cross River
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Sheriff Oborevwori →
Governor · Delta
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Francis Nwifuru →
Governor · Ebonyi
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Monday Okpebholo →
Governor · Edo
In office since 2024. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Biodun Oyebanji →
Governor · Ekiti
In office since 2022. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Peter Mbah →
Governor · Enugu
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Inuwa Yahaya →
Governor · Gombe
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Hope Uzodimma →
Governor · Imo
In office since 2020. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Umar Namadi →
Governor · Jigawa
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Uba Sani →
Governor · Kaduna
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Abba Kabir Yusuf →
Governor · Kano
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Dikko Umaru Radda →
Governor · Katsina
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Nasir Idris →
Governor · Kebbi
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Ahmed Usman Ododo →
Governor · Kogi
In office since 2024. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq →
Governor · Kwara
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu →
Governor · Lagos
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Abdullahi Sule →
Governor · Nasarawa
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Mohammed Umaru Bago →
Governor · Niger
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Dapo Abiodun →
Governor · Ogun
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Lucky Aiyedatiwa →
Governor · Ondo
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Caleb Mutfwang →
Governor · Plateau
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Siminalayi Fubara →
Governor · Rivers
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Ahmed Aliyu →
Governor · Sokoto
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Agbu Kefas →
Governor · Taraba
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Mai Mala Buni →
Governor · Yobe
In office since 2019. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Dauda Lawal →
Governor · Zamfara
In office since 2023. Current affiliation: APC. See the state dossier for sources.
Senators and former senators on file
Historical party connections are retained; newer affiliations are labelled beside each name.
Godswill Akpabio →
Senate President · Akwa Ibom
10th NASS Senate President; former Akwa Ibom Governor and Minister of Niger Delta.
House representatives on file
Historical party connections are retained; newer affiliations are labelled beside each name.
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