Political Parties
13 bodies
All Progressives Congress
Nigeria's ruling party since 2015. A merger of ACN, CPC, ANPP, and a faction of NPDP.
Peoples Democratic Party
Nigeria's main opposition party. Ruled the country from 1999 to 2015.
Labour Party
Gained national prominence in the 2023 elections as the party of Peter Obi.
New Nigeria Peoples Party
Kwankwaso's party that performed strongly in Kano in the 2023 elections.
All Progressives Grand Alliance
Dominant in Anambra State. Founded to represent Igbo cultural and political interests.
African Democratic Congress
A midsize opposition party active in various states.
Social Democratic Party
A revival of the original SDP from Nigeria's Third Republic. Active in several states.
Nigeria Democratic Congress
Opposition party with growing followership, particularly in the northwest.
Young Progressives Party
Youth-oriented party that previously won a governorship seat in Anambra.
Zenith Labour Party
Active mainly in Ondo State politics.
Accord
Regional party dominant in Oyo State under Governor Seyi Makinde.
Peoples Redemption Party
A legacy party founded by the late Aminu Kano, revived in northern politics.
Action Peoples Party
Registered party that participated in the 2023 general elections.