The list of 10 Most Influential Politicians in Nigeria can be accessed below.
Politics is a dirty game not just in Nigeria but in the world as a whole. In Nigeria, there are some politicians that are very influential. Most of these influential politicians in Nigeria are either involved in the decision making process in Nigeria or have influence over a particular tribe or ethnic group.
In any case, the following article on the 10 Most Influential Politicians in Nigeria
represents my individual opinion on the subject of who holds the direct influence within this country. Despite the fact that I won’t be mentioning some names on the list, which may give it an appearance of partiality, the following are the criteria that I used when compiling the list:
- They have a large number of political connections in addition to their wealth and fame.
- Their decisions have an effect on a specific tribe or possibly even the entire nation as a whole.
- Some are regarded as wise elders and statesmen who are required to be consulted before particular decisions are made.
- They enjoy a high level of respect among many people and have held a number of political positions in Nigeria.
The following is a list, in no particular order, of the most influential political leaders in Nigeria in 2022:
- BOLA AHMED TINUBU
- MUHAMMADU BUHARI
- RABIU KWAKWANSO
- PETER OBI
- ATIKU ABUBAKAR
- NYESOME WIKE
- CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO
- GENERAL IBRAHIM BABANGIDA
- GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
- T Y DANJUMA
BOLA AHMED TINUBU
It is believed that Bola Tinubu has influence in the city of Lagos as well as the majority of the south-western Yoruba states. He has accomplished more as a politician than any other Lagos state politician. Both the Yoruba people and the All Progressives Congress look to him as a leader. He held the offices of governor and senator in the state of Lagos and has been influential in many elections, particularly those held in south-western Nigeria. It is estimated that Tinubu’s net worth is $1.5 billion, and he is the current presidential flag bearer for the APC, which is Tinubu’s political party.
MUHAMMADU BUHARI
As the commander in chief of the nation’s armed forces, his influence is felt not only in the north but also in the south of the country. The majority of people are afraid of him because of his background in the military and his strict nature.
RABIU KWAKWANSO
Kwakwanso is another powerful Hausa politician who has a lot of followers, particularly in Kano, Kaduna, and a few other northern states. His support is particularly strong in these states. He was successful in both of his terms as governor of Kano state, which spanned from 1999 to 2015, when he was elected. In addition to this, he has held multiple political positions at the federal level within the country at various times. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he served as a senator in the National Assembly in the year 2015, representing the Kano Central Senatorial District. Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso is the national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), and he is also the party’s candidate for the presidency in the general elections scheduled for 2023.
PETER OBI
Peter Gregory Obi has risen to become the most powerful politician in Nigeria in the year 2022. As I sit here to write this post, he is a force to be reckoned with, as evidenced by the fact that virtually all political parties frequently discuss him. On the basis that Obi will effect change throughout the nation, those who support or follow him call themselves “obidients.” He served as governor of Anambra state not once but twice, and he ran for vice president of the country; however, he is now the candidate for president on the ticket of the Labour Party.
ATIKU ABUBAKAR
Atiku is a prominent politician and businessman in Nigeria. He is also one of the most influential political leaders in Nigeria. Due to the fact that he held the position of vice president of Nigeria during the civilian rule of Olusegun Obasanjo from the years 1999 to 2007, he is not your typical politician in Nigeria. Since 1993 up until the present day, he holds the record for the most times he has run for president of the federation, but he has been unsuccessful in all of his attempts, even after switching political parties. He is not eliminated from consideration for the general elections of 2023.
NYESOME WIKE
It is impossible to name another individual besides Nyesome Wike who is more influential in Nigerian politics than he is, whether you consider him to be the most outspoken politician or just the most influential person overall. Although there are a number of influential governors, the majority of whom come from the two major political parties in the nation—the APC, which is currently in power, and the PDP, which is the main opposition party—their influence now extends beyond their states and has significant political ramifications for the entirety of the country, especially in light of the elections that will take place in 2023. Wike, who is currently serving as the governor of Rivers State, is one of them.
It is becoming more obvious that Wike is among the most powerful politicians in the PDP as everyone flocks to him even though he did not win the party’s nomination ticket given his powerful influence within the party and his solid financial foundation. This is because Wike has a powerful influence within the party, and he also has a solid financial foundation. Wike is the public face of the new power brokers operating within the PDP, a party that was formerly led by more seasoned politicians, retired generals, and senior statesmen.
CHIEF OLUSEGUN OBASANJO
Obasanjo is still held in very high regard in the political realm of the country despite the fact that his political influence has diminished over the course of the years. He is more commonly referred to as “OBJ” or “Baba.” Ogun state is the place of Obasanjo’s birth, and he is widely regarded as the most successful politician in Nigeria. He has held the positions of both military dictator and democratically elected president in the past.
IBRAHIM BABANGIDA, General of the Armed Forces
He is known by the moniker “IBB” among the general public and is considered to be one of the most influential politicians in Nigeria. He was a former military president of Nigeria and was born on September 17, 1941 in Minna, which is located in the state of Niger. To the people who live in the north, he is regarded as an important and influential figure.
GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN
He is the former President of Nigeria, and his term just ended. He had a six-year reign as president of Nigeria before he was defeated by the current president, Buhari. He is held in high esteem by many people, but he is also reviled by many. It is said that he wields enormous influence in the south and south east regions of the country.
T Y DANJUMA
Yakubu Danjuma is a multi-millionaire businessman and politician in the African nation of Nigeria. He held the position of Chief of Army Staff for the Nigerian Army from July 1975 until October 1979. In addition to this, the people of the North look to him as their leader, and he is a well-known figure throughout Nigeria.
