2023: Full List Of Presidential Aspirants Across Political Parties

2023: Full List Of Presidential Aspirants Across Political Parties

As the 2023 presidential election approaches, a lot of politicians from various political parties are publicly indicating their interest to take over President Muhammadu Buhari's seat at Aso Rock Villa, Abuja.

It is believed that some other persons are still weighing their chances and while at it, they are presently making consultations with stakeholders and supporters.

At the moment, there are not less than 41 presidential aspirants from political platforms like APC PDP, ADC, PRP, SDP, APGA, AP, and AAC.

Names of politicians in various lists
The aspirants are not less than 41 from eight political parties
Source: UGC

Lists of the aspirants in the above-mentioned parties are as follows:

APC

  1. Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu
  2. Prof Yemi Osinbajo
  3. Chief Rotimi Amaechi
  4. Dr. Chris Ngige
  5. Governor Yahaya Bello
  6. Ibinabo Joy Dokubo
  7. Ihechukwu Dallas-Chima
  8. Senator Orji Uzor Kalu
  9. Engr Dave Umahi
  10. Rev Moses Ayom
  11. Senator Rochas Okorocha
  12. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim
  13. Ibrahim Bello Dauda
  14. Dr. Tunde Bakare
  15. Tein Jack-Rich

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PDP

  1. Senator Bukola Saraki
  2. Senator Anyim Pius Anyim
  3. Peter Obi
  4. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar
  5. Dr Nwachukwu Anakwenze
  6. Sam Ohuabunwa
  7. Olivia Diana Teriela
  8. Dele Momodu
  9. Ayo Fayose
  10. Muhammed Hayatu-Deen
  11. Senator Bala Mohammed
  12. Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal
  13. Udom Emmanuel
  14. Nyesom Wike
  15. Chief Charlie Ugwu

ADC

  1. Prof Kingsley Moghalu
  2. Chukwuka Monye
  3. Dr. Mani Ibrahim

SDP

  1. Adewole Adebajo
  2. Khadijah Okunnu-Lamidi

PRP

  1. Patience Key
  2. Chief Kola Abiola

APGA

  1. Angela Johnson

AP

  1. Professor Christopher Imunolen

AAC

  1. Omoyele Sowore

Madam Nonye Josephine Ezeanyaeche

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Source: Legit.ng

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