Political parties in Nigeria in 2026, their logos, slogans and leaders
Political parties in Nigeria fall under a multiparty system. The country's first set of political parties was formed in 1959, shortly before Britain granted them independence. Established parties have more seats in the National Assembly than smaller parties.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- List of all the political parties in Nigeria and their slogans and leaders
- What is the history of political parties in Nigeria from 1960 to date?
- How many INEC political parties are registered in Nigeria today?
- What is the name of the first political party in Nigeria?
- How many parties were deregistered?
- What is the ruling political party in Nigeria?
- What are the types of political parties in Nigeria?
- What are the most popular political parties?
- Who is the current Labour Party chairman in Nigeria?
Key takeaways
- The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was formed in 1999.
- It oversees elections and regulates the number of political parties in Nigeria.
- The commission occasionally deregisters parties that do not meet the constitutional requirements.
List of all the political parties in Nigeria and their slogans and leaders
If you are looking for the list of 91 political parties in Nigeria, INEC reduced the number of political parties in Nigeria from 92 to 19 in 2020. However, some of the 74 deregistered parties remain active, and new ones are sprouting. The logos of political parties in Nigeria are outstanding.
The symbols and colours used on the logo make a political party's activities visible and eliminate confusion among the people. Here is a list of 19 political party names and their logos as of 2026.
Party | Chairperson | Slogan |
All Progressives Congress (APC) | Abdullahi Umar Ganduje | Building a Progressive Future Together |
People's Democratic Party (PDP) | Umar Illiya | Power to the People, Progress for the Nation |
All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) | Barrister Sylvester Ezeokenwa | Hope for a Better Nigeria |
Young Progressives Party (YPP) | Bishop Amakiri | Service to the people |
New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) | Dr Ajuji Ahmed | Revolutionizing Nigeria |
Social Democratic Party (SDP) | Alh. Shehu Gabam | Equity, Justice, Progress |
African Democratic Congress (ADC) | Ralph Okey Nwosu | Arise and Win |
People's Redemption Party (PRP) | Mallam Falalu Bello | Redemption through Resilience |
Zenith Progressives Alliance (ZPA) | Dan Nwanyanwu | Rising Together, Thriving Together |
Action Democratic Party (ADP) | Yabagi Yusuf Sani | One Destiny |
Accord (A) | Bar. Maxwell Mgbudem | Harmony for a Greater Tomorrow |
Action Alliance (AA) | Kenneth Udeze | A New Nigeria for All |
African Action Congress (AAC) | Omoyele Sowore | Putting the People First |
Allied Peoples Movement (APM) | Yusuf Mamman Dantalle | Nigeria First |
Action Peoples Party (APP) | Uchenna Nnadi | Strong Economy; United Nigeria |
Boot Party (BP) | Sunday Adenuga | Kicking Off a New Era of Governance |
Labour Party (LP) | Julius Abure | Power in the Hands of the People |
National Rescue Movement (NRM) | Isaac Chidozie Udeh | Rescue Nigeria |
Youth Party | Dr. Umar Muhammed | Shaping the future with the support of all Nigerians |
Parties represented in the National Assembly
Eight parties are well-represented in the Senate and House of Representatives. Below is a list of the pictures of political parties in Nigeria.
1. All Progressives Congress (APC)
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- Founded: 6 February 2013
- Chairman: Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe
- Secretary: Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, PhD, BL
- Slogan: Building a Progressive Future Together
APC tops the list of 20 political parties in Nigeria. It was formed on 6 February 2013 as a merger of ANPP (All Nigeria Peoples Party), CPC (Congress for Progressive Change), and ACN (Action Congress of Nigeria) political parties.
APC's main political support comes from southwestern Nigeria (dominated by the Yoruba) and Northern Nigeria (dominated by the Hausa-Fulani). President Muhammadu Buhari was re-elected in the 2019 general election under the All Progressives Congress.
2. People's Democratic Party (PDP)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 1998
- Chairman: H.E. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki
- Secretary: H.E. Amb. Taofeek Arapaja
- Slogan: Power to the People, Progress for the Nation
APC and PDP are the major political parties in Nigeria. These two parties have the most seats in the National Assembly. PDP was established in 1998 and won every presidential election between 1999 and 2011.
3. All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 2002
- Chairman: Barrister Sylvester Ezeokenwa
- Secretary: Ibrahim Mani
- Slogan: Hope for a Better Nigeria
APGA's current chairman is Barrister Sylvester Ezeokenwa. In February 2013, a faction of the party merged with ACN, ANPP, and CPC to form APC. Additionally, APGA encountered remarkable growth during the 2019 elections.
4. Young Progressives Party (YPP)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 7 June 2017
- Chairman: Bishop Amakiri
- Secretary: Vidiyeno Bamaiyi
- Slogan: Service to the people
YPP is a social-democratic political party. The Young Progressives Party was established on 7 June 2017 to challenge Nigeria's two major contemporary parties, the PDP and the APC. YPP empowers young, brilliant, visionary leaders to fight poor leadership in Nigeria.
5. New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 2000
- Chairman: Dr Ajuji Ahmed
- Secretary: Dipo Olayoku
- Slogan: Revolutionizing Nigeria
NNPP took part in all the 2023 general elections and came fourth. They won seats in both the executive and the legislature. NNPP aims to maintain and promote the secularism of the Nigerian state and instil religious tolerance and mutual harmony among all Nigerians.
6. Social Democratic Party (SDP)
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- Founded: December 1989
- Chairman: Alh. Shehu Gabam
- Secretary: Dr Olu Ogunloye
- Slogan: Equity, Justice, Progress
Ibrahim Babangida, a former military president, created SDP in December 1989 as a merger of PFN (People's Front of Nigeria), PSP (People's Solidarity Party), and NLP (Nigerian Labour Party). Northern Nigerians dominate the SDP's leadership.
7. African Democratic Congress (ADC)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 2005
- Chairman: Senator David Mark
- Secretary: Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola
- Slogan: Arise and Win
ADC's initial name was the Alliance for Democratic Change. The party was formed in 2005 and later changed its name to more effectively reflect the Nigerian people's aspirations.
8. People's Redemption Party (PRP)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: September 1978
- Chairman: Mallam Falalu Bello
- Secretary: Babatunde F. Alli
- Slogan: Redemption through Resilience
Mallam Aminu Kano's supporters created PRP in September 1978 after withdrawing from NPN (National Party of Nigeria). PRP is a people-oriented party. It welcomes all Nigerian citizens who share its core values, regardless of religion, ethnicity, race, or creed.
Parties only represented in state assemblies
Two parties have no representatives in the Senate or the House of Representatives but do have members in a few state assemblies. Here are the Nigerian political parties and their chairman.
9. Zenith Progressives Alliance (ZPA)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 2022
- Chairman: Dan Nwanyanwu
- Secretary: Yahaya Makama
- Slogan: Rising Together, Thriving Together
ZLP (Zenith Labour Party) adopted a new name, ZPA (Zenith Progressives Alliance), ahead of the 2023 general election. ZPA's chairman, Dan Nwanyanwu, revealed that the decision was to make the party more inclusive by accommodating different opinions.
10. Action Democratic Party (ADP)
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- Founded: June 2017
- Chairman: Yabagi Yusuf Sani
- Secretary: Victor Tamie Fingesi
- Slogan: One Destiny
Politically concerned Nigerians established ADP in June 2017 as a third force to counter the APC and the PDP. The party's current chairman is Yabagi Yusuf Sani, while its national secretary is Victor Tamie Fingesi.
Extra-parliamentary parties
Eight registered parties have no representatives in the Senate, the House of Representatives, or state assemblies. These political parties' logos are listed below:
11. Accord (A)
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- Founded: 2010
- Chairman: Bar. Maxwell Mgbudem
- Secretary: Adebukola Abiola Ajaja
- Slogan: Harmony for a Greater Tomorrow
Accord (Nigeria) won one seat in the House of Representatives and none in the Senate during the 2015 National Assembly of Nigeria elections.
12. Action Alliance (AA)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 2005
- Chairman: Hon. Adekunle Rufai Omoaje (By Court Order)
- Secretary: Miller C. Orgwu (By Court Order)
- Slogan: A New Nigeria for All
AA upholds and protects the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria. Action Alliance's mission is to eradicate illiteracy by making education affordable, discourage environmental degradation, promote environmental protection, advance and project inter-African progress and unity, and more.
13. African Action Congress (AAC)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 15 August 2018
- Chairman: Omoyele Sowore
- Secretary: Oshiokhue Philip Ikpeminogh
- Slogan: Putting the People First
Omoyele Sowore launched ACC on 15 August 2018 in Abuja, Nigeria. He is a 2019 presidential aspirant and Publisher at Sahara Reporters. On 13 May 2019, the party expelled Leonard Nzenwa and suspended other individuals over financial impropriety and anti-party activities.
14. Allied Peoples Movement (APM)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: (Information is currently off the record)
- Chairman: Yusuf Mamman Dantalle
- Secretary: Oyadeyi Ayodele Adebayo
- Slogan: Nigeria First
APM's mission is to strengthen Nigeria's economy, improve the country's infrastructure, and protect people, property, and the environment. INEC registered the Allied Peoples Movement in August 2018. The party endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as its candidate during the 2015 general elections in Nigeria.
15. Action Peoples Party (APP)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: (Information is currently off the record)
- Chairman: Uchenna Nnadi
- Secretary: Abu Ibrahim Sossan
- Slogan: Strong Economy; United Nigeria
The Action Peoples Party exists to build and safeguard a fair, free, and open society that upholds equality and liberty. The party is determined to protect all human rights, including the freedom of worship, speech, association, and the right to vote freely.
16. Boot Party (BP)
Source: Twitter
- Founded: (Information is currently off the record)
- Chairman: Sunday Adenuga
- Secretary: Egwuatu Maryann C.
- Slogan: Kicking Off a New Era of Governance
The Boot Party aspires to create a new political leadership system driven by TAP (Technology And People) to promote leaders who are zealous about serving the people, irrespective of their nationality, financial capabilities, or creed.
17. Labour Party (LP)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 2002
- Chairman: Julius Abure
- Secretary: Umar Farouk Ibrahim
- Slogan: Power in the Hands of the People
The Labour Party was created in 2002 as PSD (Party for Social Democracy). Its membership and support have increased significantly since 27 May 2022, largely due to the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. He joined LP shortly after leaving the PDP (People's Democratic Party) to run in the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.
18. National Rescue Movement (NRM)
Source: Facebook
- Founded: 1999
- Chairman: Prince (Dr) Chinedu Obi (Ohamadike)
- Secretary: Dr Mustaphar Umar
- Slogan: Rescue Nigeria
The National Rescue Movement is committed to building an economically independent and fully democratic Nigeria. It was formed in 1999 and received a certificate of registration from INEC on 10 January 2018.
19. Youth Party
Source: Facebook
- Chairman: Dr Umar Muhammad
- Secretary: Mr Sope Durodola
- Slogan: Shaping the future with the support of all Nigerians
The Youth Party aims to promote youth participation in politics and governance. They advocate for policies that address issues like unemployment, education, and social justice. The current chairman is Dr Umar Muhammad.
What is the history of political parties in Nigeria from 1960 to date?
Since Nigeria's independence in 1960, political parties have played a pivotal role in its political landscape, evolving through various phases of democracy and military rule.
At independence, major parties like the Northern People's Congress (NPC), the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC), and the Action Group (AG) dominated the scene, representing regional and ethnic interests.
The First Republic (1963–1966) ended with a military coup, followed by years of military rule with brief democratic interludes. The Second Republic (1979–1983) saw the rise of the National Party of Nigeria (NPN), but it collapsed under another military coup.
By 1999, democracy had returned with the Fourth Republic, which was dominated by the People's Democratic Party (PDP) until the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015. Since then, Nigeria has witnessed a multiparty system with several registered parties, though PDP and APC remain the most influential.
The development of political parties in Nigeria has been shaped by the country's transition from colonial rule to independence, periods of military intervention, and the establishment of a multiparty democracy in the Fourth Republic.
How many INEC political parties are registered in Nigeria today?
There are 19 INEC-registered political parties in Nigeria. Supporters identify themselves with these organisations using three key elements: the motto, slogan, and logo.
What is the name of the first political party in Nigeria?
The Nigerian National Democratic Party (NNDP) was the first political party founded in Nigeria. It was founded in 1923 by Herbert Macaulay.
How many parties were deregistered?
In February 2020, INEC (Independent National Electoral Commission) deregistered 74 political organisations in Nigeria and banned them from participating in subsequent elections. The deregistered parties failed to meet the minimum constitutional vote requirements per state.
What is the ruling political party in Nigeria?
The ruling political party in Nigeria is the All Progressives Congress (APC). It has held power since 2015 and won the most recent presidential election in February 2023 with its candidate, Bola Tinubu.
What are the types of political parties in Nigeria?
Nigeria's political parties are categorised into three groups: those with representation in the National Assembly, those exclusively represented in state assemblies and extra-parliamentary parties.
What are the most popular political parties?
Some of the most popular political parties in the world are the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Germany, the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa, and the Republican and Democratic parties in the United States.
Who is the current Labour Party chairman in Nigeria?
The current chairman of the Labour Party in Nigeria is Julius Abure.
Only two political parties in Nigeria have the most members in the House of Representatives and Senate. Some active parties have representation only in state assemblies, while others have no representation in legislative bodies.
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