Module 10

The parties of Nigeria

Top 5 parties by 2023 presidential vote share. Each card opens a dossier with their presidential ticket, governors, senators and reps.

APC

All Progressives Congress

Ruling party at the federal level since 2015. Formed from a merger of opposition parties to defeat the PDP. Holds majority in NASS as of 2026.

ChairAbdullahi Ganduje

HQAbuja

Founded2013

IdeologyCentre-right; broad coalition (ANPP+ACN+CPC+APGA faction+nPDP)

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2023 Presidential Ticket

Bola Ahmed Tinubu

President (Elected 2023) · Lagos

Former Lagos Governor (1999–2007). National leader of APC. Disputed certificate and Chicago records during 2023 election. INEC declared 36.6% of valid votes.

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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.

Governors (6)

Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Governor · Lagos

Re-elected 2023.

Hope Uzodimma

Governor · Imo

Re-elected 2023.

Babagana Zulum

Governor · Borno

Re-elected 2023.

Dapo Abiodun

Governor · Ogun

Re-elected 2023.

Uba Sani

Governor · Kaduna

Elected 2023.

Monday Okpebholo

Governor · Edo

Elected 2024.

Senators

Godswill Akpabio

Senate President · Akwa Ibom

10th NASS Senate President; former Akwa Ibom Governor and Minister of Niger Delta.

Adams Oshiomhole

Senator · Edo

Former Edo Governor and APC National Chair.

Orji Uzor Kalu

Senator · Abia

Former Abia Governor; previous corruption conviction overturned 2020.

House of Representatives

Tajudeen Abbas

Speaker, House of Reps · Kaduna

Speaker 10th National Assembly.

Benjamin Kalu

Deputy Speaker · Abia

Deputy Speaker 10th NASS.

Compiled from INEC results portals, party communications, and reputable media. Photos are placeholders — verify candidate names against official party sites before quoting.