Top 10 Richest Politicians in Nigeria 2018
Would you classify these Nigerian richest politicians among the top billionaires in Nigeria like Dangote, Mike Adenuga, Femi Otedola e.t.c who we know are got their wealth through business and investments or rate them among the corrupt leaders in Nigeria who continually drain the economy of Nigeria at the expense of the suffering masses just to be wealthy.

It is a given that once a politician becomes elected and resumes in the office he is elected into, in little time he or she would amass wealth. A lot of individuals accuse politicians of theft of public funds. Whatever the case could be ,the fact still remains that a number of these politicians rank high on the list of the richest persons in Nigeria and the reason why this is so has been stated.

Here is our list of the top 10 richest politicians in Nigeria in 2018.

1. Rochas Okorocha.
Rochas Okorocha

Rochas Okorocha may be a politician from Imo State, South East, Nigeria and he is listed as the richest politician in Nigeria for the year 2018. He was a rich business man before he joined politics. Rochas contested and won in 2011 and 2015 respectively in the Imo State Governorship elections as Governor.

Added to this, he is the founding father of Rochas Foundation, an organization that has special colleges for the less privileged within the society.

Rochas is reported to be worth a whooping 1.5 billion dollars.

2. Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda (IBB).


Ibrahim Babangida is one among the most influential Nigerian politicians and he is also one among the richest.

He was the Nigeria’s Military Head of State at some point. IBB was additionally noted for the annulment of the June 12, 1993 elections which Moshood Abiola won free and fair.

IBB is alleged to be valued in more than a trillion naira.

IBB is reported to be worth about 5 billion dollars.

3. Olusegun Obasanjo.
Olusegun Obasanjo

Olusegun Obasanjo popularly known as ”OBJ” or ”Baba” is one among the richest politician in Nigeria and he is from Ogun State, a border state with Lagos.

The veteran politician owns the Otta Farms and several businesses and investments within the country. It’s also reported that he has some oil blocks and a few stake in some other countries.



Obasanjo or Obj as he is fondly referred to in Nigeria was Nigeria’s Military Head of State between 1976 and 1979 was when Nigeria switch to democracy in 1999, he was elected as Nigeria’s President which he served as till May 29, 2007.

Over the years he has gained wealth. Obj’s wealth is valued at 1.6 billion dollars.

4. Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku Abubakar

Atiku Abubakar is the most recognized Vice Presidents in Nigeria’s democratic history. He was VP in Obasanjo’s Presidency from 1999 to 2007.

He was additionally a former accountant of the Nigerian customs. Atiku has wide-ranging business interests. He owns a supply company and additionally, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) in 2005 amongst several other investments together with his property business.

Atiku Abubakar is calculable to possess a internet value of regarding $1.4 Billion bucks.

5. Bola Tinubu.


Bola Tinubu is Nigerian politician who has been on the scene for decades.

Bola Tinubu was Lagos State’s former governor and senator and his wife, Remi Tinubu is a serving senator.



Please note the estimated net worth of these politicians aren’t exact and not in any order.

He is additionally one among the high ranking APC’s party ruler and is regarded by some folks as a really sturdy politician,probably that is why he’s nicknamed ”Jagaban”.

He is reported to be worth 1.5 billion dollars.

6. Senator Ben Murray-Bruce.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce

Ben Murray-Bruce is the chairman of Silverbird Group. He represents Bayelsa East Senatorial District presently in the National Assembly.

Ben Bruce is additionally famous on social media as he makes his thoughts about topical issues known almost daily and has a large following.

He has been in the entertainment business for decades and his Silverbird Group has been organizing the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN) yearly for nearly three decades.

Mr. Murray Bruce’s wealth is reported to be valued at nearly $715 million dollars.

7. Ifeanyi Ubah.


Ifeanyi Ubah was already a multimillionaire before he ventured into politics. per sources he created his initial million as a young person whe he was simply nineteen years.

He hails from Nnewi in Anambra state and is among the Nigerian richest politicians.

He has business interests in mercantilism spare elements,real estate,oil and gas,transport; he even bought a soccer club and named the club Ifeanyi Ubah FC.

His wealth is reportedly valued at 1.7 billion dollars.

8. Dino Melaye.
Dino Melaye

The outspoken and contentious legislator representing the folks of Kogi East within the senate home is graded united of the richest politicians in African country.

He has spoken severally against this administration ,this has place him on the new seat.

Dino owns fleet of exotic cars, motorcycles, and totally different properties,he is ne’er keep to point out it off on social media.

Dino’s wealth is reported to be valued at 800 million dollars.

9. Orji Uzor Kalu.
Orji Uzor Kalu

Orji Uzor Kalu is the former governor of Abia State and he is listed as one among the richest politicians in African country. He’s the chairman of Sun Daily and New Telegraph.

He has stakes in the then-successful multiple CAF competition winners in the 2004’s, Enyimba FC.

Orji Uzor Kalu’s wealth is reported to be worth about 1.1billion dollars.

10. Rotimi Amaechi.


Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi is the immediate past executive governor of Rivers State which he led from 2007 to 2015. Before then, he was elected as Speaker into the Rivers State House of Assembly.

Afterwards he became the Minister of Transportation in the Buhari/APC government.

Rotimi Amaechi’s wealth is reported to be worth 780 million dollars.

Please note that the figures stated in this articles are not exact as they are estimates but they are close to the exact figures.

CC: Lalasticlala

Source: http://www.heroslodge.com/2653/richest-politicians-in-nigeria

Dino has no means of livelihood thou

All thieves!!!

amaniro:
All thieves!!!

I hate seeing this of posts.... how can you know who the richrdt among them is when you don't know their networth

Remove Ben Bruce and Dino Melaye from the list.

Useless list so far Uncle Bukola Saraki is nt dia I dnt blive dis lis

Dino is there but Saraki is no where to be found

Democracy will never forgive the OP

Bola Tiunubu should be on that list because he alone is richer than the combinations of all the others

Buhari should be no 1

limeta:
Buhari should be no 1

Ahmed tinubu.no 2

League of men with questionable characters and extraordinary looting fingers....keep celebrating them.

way Saraki,David Mark and Demeji bankole

This post shouldn't reach the FP. How come Saraki is not on the list? Mention one business Dino has to be among richest politicians? Where's Gov. Bello of Niger state?

It should be the "thiefest" politicians. What are they dealing on before becoming a politician? Rochas was very rich before joining politics though.

Rubbish list... Who be dino

General Abdulsalam Abubakar.

We know He handed over to Civilian government but there's more

Op stop forming stories cuz this politicians don't let people or journalists know their bank status they even have hidden investments every where so ur wrong

Its real, a trial will surely convince you today.