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Bola Tinubu

All Progressives Congress (APC)

Running mate: Kashim Shettima

Age: 74

Incumbent President of Nigeria and former Governor of Lagos State. A political strategist widely credited with building modern Lagos and a dominant figure in Nigerian politics for over two decades. His administration has pursued economic reforms including fuel subsidy removal and exchange rate unification.

Political History

  • ●President of Nigeria (2023–present)
  • ●Governor of Lagos State (1999–2007)
  • ●Senator, Lagos West (1992–1993)
  • ●National Leader of APC (2013–2023)

Key Policies

  • ▸Renewed Hope Agenda: economic diversification and industrialization
  • ▸Fuel subsidy removal and market-driven energy pricing
  • ▸Student loan programme and educational access expansion
  • ▸Security sector reform and technology-driven policing

Qualification Scorecard

Transparent assessment against legal, integrity, leadership, personal, policy & national criteria.

76%

Qualification

Provisionally Qualified
✓ Met◐ Partial✗ Unmet? Unknown
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Legal Eligibility

  • Minimum Age (35+)

    Constitutionally eligible by age.

    ✓ Met

  • Nigerian Citizenship by Birth

    Section 131(a) of the Constitution.

    ✓ Met

  • Residency Requirement

    Domiciled within Nigeria.

    ✓ Met

  • No Disqualifying Criminal Record

    No conviction for fraud or dishonesty within 10 years.

    ◐ Partial

  • Sound Mental Fitness

    Medically certified fit for office.

    ? Unknown

  • Asset Declaration Filed

    Code of Conduct Bureau declaration submitted.

    ✓ Met
🛡️

Integrity & Transparency

  • Public Honesty Record

    Track record of truthful public statements.

    ◐ Partial

  • No Pending Corruption Convictions

    No active corruption rulings.

    ✓ Met

  • Asset & Income Transparency

    Voluntary public disclosure of finances.

    ◐ Partial

  • Accepts Public Accountability

    Engages with press and oversight bodies.

    ◐ Partial

  • Respect for Rule of Law

    Past conduct shows respect for courts.

    ✓ Met
🎯

Leadership Competence

  • Government Experience

    Held elective or executive office.

    ✓ Met

  • Crisis Management

    Demonstrated handling of major crises.

    ✓ Met

  • Economic Literacy

    Understands fiscal and monetary policy.

    ✓ Met

  • Security & Military Understanding

    Grasp of national defence affairs.

    ◐ Partial

  • Diplomatic Capacity

    International relations experience.

    ✓ Met

  • Coalition Building

    Builds cross-party and cross-region alliances.

    ✓ Met
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Personal Qualities

  • Emotional Stability

    Composed under pressure.

    ✓ Met

  • Empathy with Citizens

    Connects with ordinary Nigerians.

    ◐ Partial

  • Humility

    Acknowledges mistakes and listens.

    ◐ Partial

  • Work Ethic

    Discipline and stamina for the office.

    ◐ Partial

  • Personal Conduct

    Private life consistent with public role.

    ◐ Partial
📜

Policy & Vision

  • Written Platform Published

    Detailed manifesto in the public domain.

    ✓ Met

  • Anti-Corruption Plan

    Concrete plan with measurable targets.

    ◐ Partial

  • Commitment to Term Limits

    Pledges to honour two-term constitutional limit.

    ✓ Met

  • Human Rights Commitment

    Public stance protecting civil liberties.

    ◐ Partial

  • Inclusiveness (Gender, Ethnic, Faith)

    Plan for representative governance.

    ◐ Partial

  • Environmental Responsibility

    Climate and environmental policy.

    ◐ Partial
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National Requirements

  • Loyalty to the Constitution

    Public oath to uphold the Constitution.

    ✓ Met

  • Peaceful Transfer of Power

    Commitment to peaceful handover.

    ✓ Met

  • No Incitement to Violence

    Rejects hate speech and incitement.

    ✓ Met

  • Acceptance of Election Results

    Pledges to accept INEC outcomes / pursue lawful redress only.

    ✓ Met

  • Separation of Wealth from State

    Commits to blind trust / divestment from business.

    ◐ Partial

Assessments are based on publicly available records and independent reporting. They are educational, not a legal determination of eligibility by INEC.

Strengths

  • ✓Extensive executive experience as Governor and President
  • ✓Proven political network and coalition-building ability
  • ✓Track record of revenue generation and urban development in Lagos

Weaknesses

  • ✗Controversial subsidy removal led to sharp cost-of-living increases
  • ✗Questions around health and age-related fitness for office
  • ✗Allegations of corruption and unexplained wealth (disputed)

Score Breakdown

Integrity & Transparency5/10
Economic Policy7/10
Education Policy6/10
Healthcare Policy5/10
Security Strategy6/10
Leadership Experience9/10
Track Record7/10
Public Communication5/10
Anti-Corruption Stance5/10

Sources

  • 📄INEC Official Records
  • 📄APC Renewed Hope Agenda Manifesto 2023
  • 📄World Bank Nigeria Economic Update 2024
  • 📄Lagos State Government Archives