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Dikwa Suleiman Mohammed

New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)

Running mate: Abubakar Isah

Age: 55

NNPP flagbearer from the North-East campaigning on security stabilisation, humanitarian recovery and education access in conflict-affected communities.

Political History

  • NNPP Presidential Candidate (2027, pending INEC confirmation)
  • Public administrator and party leader in the North-East

Key Policies

  • Security stabilisation and counter-insurgency reform
  • Resettlement and rebuilding of displaced communities
  • Almajiri and out-of-school children education drive
  • Lake Chad basin economic revival

Qualification Scorecard

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

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Qualification

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Legal Eligibility

  • Minimum Age (35+)

    Constitutionally eligible by age.

    ? Unknown
  • Nigerian Citizenship by Birth

    Section 131(a) of the Constitution.

    ? Unknown
  • Residency Requirement

    Domiciled within Nigeria.

    ? Unknown
  • No Disqualifying Criminal Record

    No conviction for fraud or dishonesty within 10 years.

    ? Unknown
  • Sound Mental Fitness

    Medically certified fit for office.

    ? Unknown
  • Asset Declaration Filed

    Code of Conduct Bureau declaration submitted.

    ? Unknown
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Integrity & Transparency

  • Public Honesty Record

    Track record of truthful public statements.

    ? Unknown
  • No Pending Corruption Convictions

    No active corruption rulings.

    ? Unknown
  • Asset & Income Transparency

    Voluntary public disclosure of finances.

    ? Unknown
  • Accepts Public Accountability

    Engages with press and oversight bodies.

    ? Unknown
  • Respect for Rule of Law

    Past conduct shows respect for courts.

    ? Unknown
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Leadership Competence

  • Government Experience

    Held elective or executive office.

    ? Unknown
  • Crisis Management

    Demonstrated handling of major crises.

    ? Unknown
  • Economic Literacy

    Understands fiscal and monetary policy.

    ? Unknown
  • Security & Military Understanding

    Grasp of national defence affairs.

    ? Unknown
  • Diplomatic Capacity

    International relations experience.

    ? Unknown
  • Coalition Building

    Builds cross-party and cross-region alliances.

    ? Unknown
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Personal Qualities

  • Emotional Stability

    Composed under pressure.

    ? Unknown
  • Empathy with Citizens

    Connects with ordinary Nigerians.

    ? Unknown
  • Humility

    Acknowledges mistakes and listens.

    ? Unknown
  • Work Ethic

    Discipline and stamina for the office.

    ? Unknown
  • Personal Conduct

    Private life consistent with public role.

    ? Unknown
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Policy & Vision

  • Written Platform Published

    Detailed manifesto in the public domain.

    ? Unknown
  • Anti-Corruption Plan

    Concrete plan with measurable targets.

    ? Unknown
  • Commitment to Term Limits

    Pledges to honour two-term constitutional limit.

    ? Unknown
  • Human Rights Commitment

    Public stance protecting civil liberties.

    ? Unknown
  • Inclusiveness (Gender, Ethnic, Faith)

    Plan for representative governance.

    ? Unknown
  • Environmental Responsibility

    Climate and environmental policy.

    ? Unknown
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National Requirements

  • Loyalty to the Constitution

    Public oath to uphold the Constitution.

    ? Unknown
  • Peaceful Transfer of Power

    Commitment to peaceful handover.

    ? Unknown
  • No Incitement to Violence

    Rejects hate speech and incitement.

    ? Unknown
  • Acceptance of Election Results

    Pledges to accept INEC outcomes / pursue lawful redress only.

    ? Unknown
  • Separation of Wealth from State

    Commits to blind trust / divestment from business.

    ? Unknown

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

Strengths

  • Direct experience of conflict-zone governance needs
  • Established NNPP base in the North

Weaknesses

  • Limited southern outreach
  • Party still recovering from internal splits

Score Breakdown

Integrity & Transparency6/10
Economic Policy5/10
Education Policy6/10
Healthcare Policy5/10
Security Strategy7/10
Leadership Experience6/10
Track Record5/10
Public Communication6/10
Anti-Corruption Stance6/10

Sources

  • 📄INEC Official Records (pending)
  • 📄NNPP Communiqué 2026