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Executive branch Nigeria, in 35 editions.
The entry for Nigeria published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 27 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 27
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president of the Armed Forces Ruling Council,
- Armed Forces Ruling Council,
- National Council of State,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
president of the Armed Forces Ruling Council, Armed Forces Ruling Council, National Council of State, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- president of the Armed Forces Ruling Council,
- Armed Forces Ruling Council,
- National Council of State,
- Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Ibrahim BABANGIDA (since 27 August 1985)
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- first presidential elections since the 31 December 1983 coup scheduled for late 1992
- National Assembly:
- first elections since it was dissolved after the 31 December 1983 coup scheduled for 4 July 1992
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president of the Armed Forces Ruling Council, Armed Forces Ruling Council,
National Council of State, Council of Ministers (cabinet)
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Ibrahim BABANGIDA
(since 27 August 1985)
President:
first presidential elections since the 31 December 1983 coup scheduled for
late 1992
National Assembly:
first elections since it was dissolved after the 31 December 1983 coup
scheduled for 4 July 1992
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- first presidential elections since the 31 December 1983 coup scheduled for June 1993
- Senate:
- last held 4 July 1992 (next to be held NA 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (total 84) SDP 47, NRC 37
- House of Representatives:
- last held 4 July 1992 (next to be held NA 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (total 577) SDP 310, NRC 267
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice-president,
- cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Ibrahim BABANGIDA (since 27 August 1985); Vice-President Admiral (Ret.) Augustus AIKHOMU (since 30 August 1990)
Rewritten: too little of the 1992 text remains to mark the changes.
President:
first presidential elections since the 31 December 1983 coup scheduled for
June 1993
Senate:
last held 4 July 1992 (next to be held NA 1996); results - percent of vote
by party NA; seats - (total 84) SDP 47, NRC 37
House of Representatives:
last held 4 July 1992 (next to be held NA 1996); results - percent of vote
by party NA; seats - (total 577) SDP 310, NRC 267
president, vice-president, cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Ibrahim BABANGIDA
(since 27 August 1985); Vice-President Admiral (Ret.) Augustus AIKHOMU
(since 30 August 1990)
The entry for Nigeria did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice-Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: Chairman of the Provisional
Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense
Minister Gen. Sani ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice-Chairman of
the Provisional Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
- chief of state and head of government:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
chief of state and head of government: Chairman of the Provisional
Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense
Minister Gen. Sani ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice-Chairman Vice Chairman of
the Provisional Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
- chief of state:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993); note - the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993); note - the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- none; Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council Gen. Sani ABACHA assumed power in a military coup 17 November 1993; the government's provisions for a return to civilian rule call for the election of a president by universal suffrage in the third quarter of 1998 (inaugeration planned for October 1998)
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani
ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice Chairman of the Provisional
Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993); note - the
chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is both the chief of state
and head of government
head of government: Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani
ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice Chairman of the Provisional
Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA (since 17 November 1993); note - the
chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is both the chief of state
and head of government
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
elections: none; Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council Gen. Sani
ABACHA assumed power in a military coup 17 November 1993; the
government's provisions for a return to civilian rule call for the
election of a president by universal suffrage in the third quarter of
1998 (inaugeration planned for October 1998)
- chief of state:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalam ABUBAKAR (since 9 June 1998); note-the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalam ABUBAKAR (since 9 June 1998); note-the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council (chaired by the Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council)
- elections:
- none; on 9 June 1998, the Provisional Ruling Council appointed Gen. Abdulsalam ABUBAKAR as their new Chairman to replace Gen. Sani ABACHA who died in office; Gen. ABUBAKAR immediately pledged a program to return the government to civilian rule as promised by Gen. ABACHA
chief of state: Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani Abdulsalam ABUBAKAR (since
ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice Chairman of the Provisional
Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA17 November 1993); note - the 9
June 1998); note-the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is
both the chief of state
head of government: Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces and Defense Minister Gen. Sani Abdulsalam ABUBAKAR (since
ABACHA (since 17 November 1993); Vice Chairman of the Provisional
Ruling Council Oladipo DIYA17 November 1993); note - the 9
June 1998); note-the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is
both the chief of state
cabinet: Federal Executive Council (chaired by the Chairman of the
Provisional Ruling Council)
elections: none; Chairman of on 9 June 1998, the Provisional Ruling Council
appointed Gen. Sani Abdulsalam ABUBAKAR as their new Chairman to replace
Gen. Sani ABACHA assumed power who died in a military coup 17 November 1993; the office; Gen. ABUBAKAR immediately pledgedgovernment's provisions for a program to return the government to civilian rule call for the as promised by
election of a presidentuniversal suffrage in the third quarter of1998 (inaugeration planned for October 1998) Gen. ABACHA
- chief of state:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalami ABUBAKAR (since 9 June 1998) will remain chief of state and head of government until 29 May 1999 when President-elect Olusegun OBASANJO will be inaugurated
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalami ABUBAKAR (since 9 June 1998) will remain chief of state and head of government until 29 May 1999 when President-elect Olusegun OBASANJO will be inaugurated
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- the president is elected by popular vote for no more than two four-year terms; election last held 27 February 1999 (next election to be held NA 2003)
- election results:
- Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) won the election with NA% of the vote, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) NA%
chief of state: Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalam Abdulsalami ABUBAKAR (since 9
9 June 1998); note-the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is 1998) will remain chief of state and head of government until
both the
29 May 1999 when President-elect Olusegun OBASANJO will be
inaugurated
head of government: Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalam Abdulsalami ABUBAKAR (since 9
9 June 1998); note-the chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council is 1998) will remain chief of state and head of government until
both the
29 May 1999 when President-elect Olusegun OBASANJO will be
inaugurated
cabinet: Federal Executive Council (chaired by the Chairman of theProvisional Ruling Council)elections: none; on 9 June 1998, the Provisional Ruling Council president is elected by popular vote for no more than
appointed Gen. Abdulsalam ABUBAKAR as their new Chairman to replaceGen. Sani ABACHA who died in office; Gen. ABUBAKAR immediately pledged two four-year terms; election last held 27 February 1999 (nexta program election to return be held NA 2003)
election results: Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) won the government to civilian rule as promised by election with NA%Gen. ABACHA of the vote, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) NA%
- chief of state:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- president is elected by popular vote for no more than two four-year terms; election last held 27 February 1999 (next to be held NA 2003)
- election results:
- Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) elected president; percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO 62.8%, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) 37.2%
chief of state: Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and President Olusegun OBASANJO (since
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalami ABUBAKAR
9 June 1998) will remainuntil29 May 1999 when President-elect Olusegun OBASANJO will behead of government:
inauguratedChairman of the Provisional Ruling Council and President Olusegun OBASANJO (since
Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Gen. Abdulsalami ABUBAKAR
9 June 1998) will remainuntil29 May 1999 when President-elect Olusegun OBASANJO will becabinet: Federal Executive Council
inaugurated
elections: the president is elected by popular vote for no more than
election
election results: Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) won the election with NA%elected president; percent of the vote, vote - Olusegun OBASANJO 62.8%, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) NA% 37.2%
- chief of state:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Federal Executive Council elections: president is elected by popular vote for no more than two four-year terms;
- election last held 27 February 1999 (next to be held NA 2003) election results: Olusegun OBASANJO elected president;
- percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 62.8%, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) 37.2%
chief of state: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government(PDP) elected president; percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 62.8%, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) 37.2%
- chief of state:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- president is elected by popular vote for no more than two four-year terms; election last held 27 February 1999 (next to be held 19 April 2003)
- election results:
- Olusegun OBASANJO elected president; percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 62.8%, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) 37.2%
chief of state: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
elections: president is elected by popular vote for no more than two four-year terms; election last held 27 February 1999 (next to be held NA 19 April 2003)
election results: Olusegun OBASANJO elected president; percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 62.8%, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) 37.2%
The same text in 3 editions, 2003 to 2005.
- chief of state:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- president is elected by popular vote for no more than two four-year terms; election last held 19 April 2003 (next to be held NA 2007)
- election results:
- Olusegun OBASANJO elected president;
- percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 61.9%,
- Muhammadu BUHARI (ANPP) 31.2%,
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OJUKWU (APGA) 3.3%,
- other 3.6%
chief of state: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
elections: president is elected by popular vote for no more than two four-year terms; election last held 27 February 1999 19 April 2003 (next to be held 19 April 2003) NA 2007)
election results: Olusegun OBASANJO elected president; percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 62.8%, Olu FALAE (APP-AD) 37.2% 61.9%, Muhammadu BUHARI (ANPP) 31.2%, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OJUKWU (APGA) 3.3%, other 3.6%
- chief of state:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 19 April 2003 (next to be held April 2007)
- election results:
- Olusegun OBASANJO elected president;
- percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 61.9%,
- Muhammadu BUHARI (ANPP) 31.2%,
- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OJUKWU (APGA) 3.3%,
- other 3.6%
chief of state: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Olusegun OBASANJO (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
elections: president is elected by popular vote for no more than two a four-year terms; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 19 April 2003 (next to be held NA April 2007)
election results: Olusegun OBASANJO elected president; percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 61.9%, Muhammadu BUHARI (ANPP) 31.2%, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OJUKWU (APGA) 3.3%, other 3.6%
- chief of state:
- President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2011)
- election results:
- Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president; percent of vote - official results not yet posted as of September 2007
chief of state: President Olusegun OBASANJO Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 1999); 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Olusegun OBASANJO Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 2007)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
elections: president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 19 21 April 2003 2007 (next to be held in April 2007) 2011)
election results: Olusegun OBASANJO Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president; percent of vote - Olusegun OBASANJO (PDP) 61.9%, Muhammadu BUHARI (ANPP) 31.2%, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu OJUKWU (APGA) 3.3%, other 3.6% official results not yet posted as of September 2007
- chief of state:
- President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2011)
- election results:
- Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president;
- percent of vote - Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA 69.8%,
- Muhammadu BUHARI 18.7%,
- Atiku ABUBAKAR 7.5%,
- Orji Uzor KALU 1.7%,
- other 2.3%
chief of state: President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council
elections: president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2011)
election results: Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president; percent of vote - official results not yet posted as of September 2007 Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA 69.8%, Muhammadu BUHARI 18.7%, Atiku ABUBAKAR 7.5%, Orji Uzor KALU 1.7%, other 2.3%
- chief of state:
- President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council
- elections:
- president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2011)
- election results:
- Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president;
- percent of vote - Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA 69.8%,
- Muhammadu BUHARI 18.7%,
- Atiku ABUBAKAR 7.5%,
- Orji Uzor KALU 1.7%,
- other 2.3%
chief of state:
President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA (since 29 May 2007)
cabinet:
Federal Executive Council
elections:
president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 21 April 2007 (next to be held in April 2011)
election results:
Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president; percent of vote - Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA 69.8%, Muhammadu BUHARI 18.7%, Atiku ABUBAKAR 7.5%, Orji Uzor KALU 1.7%, other 2.3%
- chief of state:
- President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- JONATHAN assumed the presidency on 5 May 2010 following the death of President YAR'ADUA, he was declared Acting President on 9 February 2010 by the National Assembly during the extended illness of the former president
- head of government:
- President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010)
- cabinet:
Federal Executive Council
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- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 April 2007 (next to be held on 22 January 2011)
- election results:
- Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president;
- percent of vote - Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA 69.8%,
- Muhammadu BUHARI 18.7%,
- Atiku ABUBAKAR 7.5%,
- Orji Uzor KALU 1.7%,
- other 2.3%
chief of state:
President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA Goodluck JONATHAN (since 29 5 May 2007); 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government government; JONATHAN assumed the presidency on 5 May 2010 following the death of President YAR'ADUA, he was declared Acting President on 9 February 2010 by the National Assembly during the extended illness of the former president
head of government:
President Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA Goodluck JONATHAN (since 29 5 May 2007) 2010, acting since 9 February 2010)
cabinet:
Federal Executive Council
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elections:
president is elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 April 2007 (next to be held in April on 22 January 2011)
election results:
Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA elected president; percent of vote - Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA 69.8%, Muhammadu BUHARI 18.7%, Atiku ABUBAKAR 7.5%, Orji Uzor KALU 1.7%, other 2.3%
The same text in 3 editions, 2011 to 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010);
- Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- JONATHAN assumed the presidency on 5 May 2010 following the death of President YAR'ADUA;
- JONATHAN was declared Acting President on 9 February 2010 by the National Assembly during the extended illness of the former president
- head of government:
- President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010)
- cabinet:
Federal Executive Council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 April 2011 (next to be held in April 2015)
- election results:
- Goodluck JONATHAN elected president;
- percent of vote - Goodluck JONATHAN 58.9%,
- Muhammadu BUHARI 32.0%,
- Nuhu RIBADU 5.4%,
- Ibrahim SHEKARAU 2.4%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state:
President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; JONATHAN assumed the presidency on 5 May 2010 following the death of President YAR'ADUA, he YAR'ADUA; JONATHAN was declared Acting President on 9 February 2010 by the National Assembly during the extended illness of the former president
head of government:
President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010)
cabinet:
Federal Executive Council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 16 April 2007 2011 (next to be held on 22 January 2011) in April 2015)
election results:Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA Goodluck JONATHAN elected president; percent of vote - Umaru Musa YAR'ADUA 69.8%, Goodluck JONATHAN 58.9%, Muhammadu BUHARI 18.7%, Atiku ABUBAKAR 7.5%, Orji Uzor KALU 1.7%, 32.0%, Nuhu RIBADU 5.4%, Ibrahim SHEKARAU 2.4%, other 2.3% 1.3%
- chief of state:
- President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010);
- Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government;
- JONATHAN assumed the presidency on 5 May 2010 following the death of President YAR'ADUA;
- JONATHAN was elected president on 16 April 2011
- head of government:
- President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010)
- cabinet:
Federal Executive Council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 April 2011 (next to be held in February 2015)
- election results:
- Goodluck JONATHAN elected president;
- percent of vote - Goodluck JONATHAN 58.9%,
- Muhammadu BUHARI 32.0%,
- Nuhu RIBADU 5.4%,
- Ibrahim SHEKARAU 2.4%,
- other 1.3%
chief of state:
President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; JONATHAN assumed the presidency on 5 May 2010 following the death of President YAR'ADUA; JONATHAN was declared Acting President on 9 February 2010 by the National Assembly during the extended illness of the former elected president on 16 April 2011
head of government:
President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010)
cabinet:
Federal Executive Council
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 April 2011 (next to be held in April February 2015)
election results:
Goodluck JONATHAN elected president; percent of vote - Goodluck JONATHAN 58.9%, Muhammadu BUHARI 32.0%, Nuhu RIBADU 5.4%, Ibrahim SHEKARAU 2.4%, other 1.3%
- chief of state:
- President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by 'qualified' majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held in February 2019)
- election results:
- Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (CPC) 53%, Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 46%
chief of state:Goodluck JONATHAN Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 5 29 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); 2015); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 19 29 May 2010); 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government; JONATHAN assumed the presidency on 5 May 2010 following the death of President YAR'ADUA; JONATHAN was elected president on 16 April 2011 government
head of government:Goodluck JONATHAN Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 5 29 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); 2015); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 19 29 May 2010) 2015)
cabinet:
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elections:
elections/appointments: president directly elected by 'qualified' majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a four-year 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 April 2011 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held in February 2015) 2019)
election results:
Goodluck JONATHANGoodluck JONATHAN 58.9%, Muhammadu BUHARI 32.0%, Nuhu RIBADU 5.4%, Ibrahim SHEKARAU 2.4%, other 1.3% (CPC) 53%, Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 46%
- chief of state:
- President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by 'qualified' majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held in February 2019)
- election results:
- Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
- percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (CPC) 53%,
- Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 46%,
- other 1%
chief of state: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by 'qualified' majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held in February 2019)
election results: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (CPC) 53%, Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 46% 46%, other 1%
- chief of state:
- President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by 'qualified' majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held on 19 February 2019)
- election results:
- Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
- percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 54%,
- Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 45%,
- other 1%
chief of state: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president directly elected by 'qualified' majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held in on 19 February 2019)
election results: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (CPC) 53%, (APC) 54%, Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 46%, 45%, other 1%
- chief of state:
- President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held on 16 February 2019)
- election results:
- Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
- percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 54%,
- Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 45%,
- other 1%
chief of state: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and state, head of government government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
head of government: President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
elections/appointments: president directly elected by 'qualified' qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28-29 March 2015 (next to be held on 19 16 February 2019)
election results: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 54%, Goodluck JONATHAN (PDP) 45%, other 1%
The same text in 3 editions, 2019 to 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2023);
- note: the election was scheduled for 16 February 2019, but postponed on 16 February 2019
- election results:
- Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
- percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 53%,
- Atiku ABUBAKER (PDP) 39%,
- other 8%
chief of state: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
head of government: President Maj.Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
elections/appointments: president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28-29 March 2015 23 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2023); note: the election was scheduled for 16 February 2019, but postponed on 16 February 2019) 2019
election results: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 54%, Goodluck JONATHAN 53%, Atiku ABUBAKER (PDP) 45%, 39%, other 1% 8%
- chief of state:
- President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 February 2019 (next to be held on 25 February 2023)
- election results:
- Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
- percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 53%,
- Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 39%,
- other 8% (2019)
chief of state: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
head of government: President Maj.Gen. Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI (since 29 May 2015); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO (since 29 May 2015)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
elections/appointments: president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 February 2019 (next to be held in February 2023); note: the election was scheduled for 16 February 2019, but postponed on 16 25 February 2019 2023)
election results: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 53%, Atiku ABUBAKER ABUBAKAR (PDP) 39%, other 8% (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023);
- Vice President Kashim SHETTIMA (since 29 May 2023);
- note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- head of government:
- President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023); Vice President Kashim SHETTIMA (since 29 May 2023)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 February 2023 (next to be held on 27 February 2027)
- election results:
- 2023: Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU elected president;
- percent of vote - Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (APC) 36.6%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 29.1%, Peter OBI (LP) 25.4%, Rabiu KWANKWASO (NNPP) 6.4%, other 2.5%
2019: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
chief of state: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2015); 2023); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO Kashim SHETTIMA (since 29 May 2015); 2023); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
head of government: President Maj. Gen. (ret.) Muhammadu BUHARI Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2015); 2023); Vice President Oluyemi "Yemi" OSINBAJO Kashim SHETTIMA (since 29 May 2015) 2023)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
elections/appointments: president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 25 February 2019 2023 (next to be held on 25 27 February 2023) 2027)
election results:
2023: Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU elected president; percent of vote - Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (APC) 36.6%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 29.1%, Peter OBI (LP) 25.4%, Rabiu KWANKWASO (NNPP) 6.4%, other 2.5%
2019: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 53%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 39%, other 8% (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023)
- head of government:
- President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
- elections/appointments:
- president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 25 February 2023 (next to be held on 27 February 2027)
- election results:
- 2023: Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU elected president;
- percent of vote - Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (APC) 36.6%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 29.1%, Peter OBI (LP) 25.4%, Rabiu KWANKWASO (NNPP) 6.4%, other 2.5%
2019: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
Note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
chief of state: President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023); Vice President Kashim SHETTIMA (since 29 May 2023); note - the president is both chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces 2023)
head of government: President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023); Vice President Kashim SHETTIMA (since 29 May 2023)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
elections/appointments: president directly elected by qualified majority popular vote and at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 25 February 2023 (next to be held on 27 February 2027)
election results:
2023: Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU elected president; percent of vote - Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (APC) 36.6%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 29.1%, Peter OBI (LP) 25.4%, Rabiu KWANKWASO (NNPP) 6.4%, other 2.5%
2019: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 53%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 39%, other 8%
Note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
- chief of state:
- President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023)
- head of government:
- President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023)
- cabinet:
- Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constitutionally required to include at least one member from each of the 36 states
- election/appointment process:
- president directly elected by qualified-majority popular vote with at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states;
- president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term)
- most recent election date:
- 25 February 2023
- election results:
- 2023: Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU elected president;
- percent of vote - Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (APC) 36.6%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 29.1%, Peter OBI (LP) 25.4%, Rabiu KWANKWASO (NNPP) 6.4%, other 2.5%
2019: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president;
- expected date of next election:
- 27 February 2027
note: the president is chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
chief of state: President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023)
head of government: President Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (since 29 May 2023)
cabinet: Federal Executive Council appointed by the president but constrained constitutionally required to include at least one member from each of the 36 stateselections/appointments: election/appointment process: president directly elected by qualified majority qualified-majority popular vote and with at least 25% of the votes cast in 24 of Nigeria's 36 states; president elected for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 25 February 2023 (next to be held on 27 February 2027)
election results:
2023: Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU elected president; percent of vote - Bola Ahmed Adekunle TINUBU (APC) 36.6%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 29.1%, Peter OBI (LP) 25.4%, Rabiu KWANKWASO (NNPP) 6.4%, other 2.5%
2019: Muhammadu BUHARI elected president; percent of vote - Muhammadu BUHARI (APC) 53%, Atiku ABUBAKAR (PDP) 39%, other 8%Note - expected date of next election: 27 February 2027
note: the president is chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
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