The Nigerian presidential election in 2023 is underway, with three main candidates vying for the top spot. Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi have all made extensive efforts to persuade voters to support them. The candidate receiving the most attention thus far has been Peter Obi, who is running under the Labour Party. Bola Tinubu is the All Progressive Congress candidate, while Atiku Abubakar is the People’s Democratic Party representative. Each candidate has outlined key mandates for their time in office if elected, with agriculture, security, education, and healthcare among the top issues.
The 2023 Nigerian presidential election is gaining momentum as the year 2022 comes to an end.
Candidates Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi have all been active in campaigning and convincing voters to choose them.
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The campaigns and drama surrounding the election have allowed voters to identify their preferred candidate. Among the candidates, Peter Obi has garnered the most attention.
However, the outcome of the election is still unknown as supporters of each candidate passionately root for their favorite.
This article asks readers who their favorite candidate is and provides information on the three major candidates: Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Peter Obi, and Atiku Abubakar.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
70-year-old
APC presidential candidate
Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, also known as Tinibu or BAT, is the All Progressive Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2023 election. He has a degree in Accounting from Chicago State University and has been involved in politics for many years. After his tenure as Governor of Lagos state, he played a key role in the growth of the APC party and was elected as its chairman. Tinubu’s campaign is focused on restructuring the Nigerian economy and uniting the country.
His running mate is Asiwaju.
Peter Obi
61-year-old
LP presidential candidate
Peter Gregory Obi is the Labor Party presidential candidate for the 2023 election. He has multiple degrees in business administration and was previously the Governor of Anambra state. During his tenure, he made significant improvements to state finances, education, and healthcare. Obi’s campaign aims to transform Nigeria’s economy and make the country more productive.
His running mate is Yusuf Baba-Ahmed.
Atiku Abubakar