Overview
The ruling party of Nigeria, formed in 2013 through a merger of four major opposition parties. Controls the presidency and a majority in the National Assembly. Emerged as a dominant force by defeating the PDP after 16 years in power in 2015.
History
APC was formed by a merger of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and a faction of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). It won the presidency in 2015 under Muhammadu Buhari, ending the PDP's 16-year grip on power — the first time an incumbent president had been defeated at the polls in Nigerian history. APC retained the presidency in 2019 and 2023.
2023 Election Performance
Presidential race
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
8,794,726 votes
Seats won
States held / contested
Won presidency with 36.61% — the lowest winning share in Nigerian history. APC lost Kano, Zamfara, Sokoto, and Osun in 2023.
Political Ideology
Progressive, Centre-left
2027 Outlook
Presidential
Bola Tinubu
Declared
Key races
Lagos, Ogun (open seats — governors are term-limited)
Tinubu has declared for re-election and is the incumbent advantage. However, economic hardship since fuel subsidy removal has hurt APC's popularity. Key battlegrounds: Kano, Katsina (North-West bloc), Rivers (Fubara vs Wike), and the South-East which remains hostile territory.
Notable Members
- Bola Ahmed Tinubu (President)
- Kashim Shettima (Vice President)
- Godswill Akpabio (Senate President)
- Tajudeen Abbass (Speaker, House of Reps)
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Governor, Lagos)
- Simon Lalong (Senator, Plateau)