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Top 10 Most Influential Politicians In Nigeria by iamwilliamsfx(m): 8:21pm On Sep 06, 2022
BOLA AHMED TINUBU
Popularly called Jagaban, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was born on
29th March 1952 in Lagos. He is seen to have influence in
Lagos and most of the south-western Yoruba states. He is
the most successful politician in Lagos state politician. He
is a leader to the Yoruba people and also to the APC. He
served as governor and senator in Lagos state and has
influenced a lot of elections, especially in south-western
Nigeria. Tinubu’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 billion and
he is the current presidential flag bearer of his party, the
APC.



MUHAMMADU BUHARI
He is currently the President of Nigeria and was elected on
the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the
last general election. He is also the leader of the Fulani/
Hausa people. His influence extends not only to the north
but to the south as he commands the armed forces of the
nation. Most people fear him due to his military background
and strictness.
RABIU KWAKWANSO
Kwakwanso is another powerful Hausa politician that has a
large following especially in Kano, Kaduna and some other
northern states. He was elected as a two time Governor of
Kano state from 1999 to 2015, where he performed well.
Aside this, he has also occupied different political positions
at the federal level in the country. He was also a senator at
the National Assembly in 2015, representing Kano Central
Senatorial District under the APC. Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso
is the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party
(NNPP), and also its presidential flag bearer for the 2023
general elections.





PETER OBI
Peter Gregory Obi is the most influential politician in Nigeria
this 2022. As of writing this post, he is force to be reckoned
with, that virtually all political parties speak about him all the
time. His fans or followers, identify themselves as
“obidients” on the premise that Obi will transform the
country. He was two time governor of Anambra state and
also the vice presidential candidate but now, he is the
presidential flag bear of the Labour party.




ATIKU ABUBAKAR
Atiku is a Nigerian politician and businessman who is also
among Nigeria’s powerful political leaders. Having served as
the vice president of Nigeria during Olusegun Obasanjo
civilian rule from 1999 to 2007, he is no ordinary person in
Nigeria’s politics. He holds the record of contesting for the
office of the President of the federation since 1993 till date,
where he lost all even after changing parties. He is still in
the running for the 2023 general elections.



NYESOME WIKE
If there is one person or better still the most outspoken
politician who wields so much influence in Nigeria’s politics,
it is no other person than Nyesome Wike. While there are a
number of influential governors, mostly from the two major
political parties in the nation—the ruling APC and the main
opposition PDP—whose influence now extends beyond their
states and has significant political ramifications for the
entire country, particularly in light of the 2023 elections.
Wike, the governor of Rivers State, is one of them.



CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO
Although his political influence has declined over the years,
Obasanjo is still highly revered in the political sphere of the
country. He is popularly called “OBJ” or “Baba”. Obasanjo
was born in Ogun state and is often tagged the most
successful politician in Nigeria. He was once a military head
of state and also a democratically elected president.




GENERAL IBRAHIM BABANGIDA
He is popularly called “IBB” and is believed to be among
the powerful politicians in Nigeria. He was born in Minna,
Niger state on September 17, 1941 and was one time a
military president in Nigeria. He is seen as an influential
figure to the people of the north.



GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
He is the immediate past president of Nigeria. He ruled as
president of Nigeria for 6 years before he lost to President
Buhari. He is loved my many and also hated by many. He is
said to have massive influence in the south south and south
eastern parts of the country.




T Y DANJUMA
Yakubu Danjuma is a Nigerian politician and multi-
millionaire businessman. He was Nigerian Army Chief of
Army Staff from July 1975 to October 1979. He is also a
leader to the Northerners and a prominent figure in Nigeria.




Source :https://nigerianinfopedia.com.ng/most-influential-politicians-in-nigeria/

Re: Top 10 Most Influential Politicians In Nigeria by squash47(m): 8:22pm On Sep 06, 2022
Na only Buhari, Tinubu, Wike, Obi and Kwankwaso dey trend for this country. The rest no get level.... Atiku sef no dey too trend again.
Re: Top 10 Most Influential Politicians In Nigeria by iamwilliamsfx(m): 8:27pm On Sep 06, 2022
grin Wondering where osibanjo went to
Re: Top 10 Most Influential Politicians In Nigeria by Naijanascam: 8:30pm On Sep 06, 2022
And the owner of this Caps at least for one thing

Re: Top 10 Most Influential Politicians In Nigeria by Fidinno(m): 8:58pm On Sep 06, 2022
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