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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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.
What are the names of the main political parties?
Here are the names of the 19 registered political parties in Nigeria and their chairpersons.
Party ChairpersonSloganAll Progressives Congress (APC)Abdullahi Umar GandujeBuilding a Progressive Future TogetherPeople’s Democratic Party (PDP)Umar IlliyaPower to the People, Progress for the Nation All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)Barrister Sylvester EzeokenwaHope for a Better Nigeria Young Progressives Party (YPP)Bishop AmakiriService to the people New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)Dr Ajuji AhmedRevolutionizing NigeriaSocial Democratic Party (SDP)Alh. Shehu GabamEquity, Justice, ProgressAfrican Democratic Congress (ADC)Ralph Okey NwosuArise and WinPeople’s Redemption Party (PRP)Mallam Falalu BelloRedemption through ResilienceZenith Progressives Alliance (ZPA)Dan NwanyanwuRising Together, Thriving TogetherAction Democratic Party (ADP)Yabagi Yusuf SaniOne DestinyAccord (A)Bar. Maxwell MgbudemHarmony for a Greater TomorrowAction Alliance (AA) Kenneth UdezeA New Nigeria for AllAfrican Action Congress (AAC)Omoyele SoworePutting the People FirstAllied Peoples Movement (APM)Yusuf Mamman DantalleNigeria FirstAction Peoples Party (APP)Uchenna NnadiStrong Economy; United NigeriaBoot Party (BP)Sunday AdenugaKicking Off a New Era of GovernanceLabour Party (LP)Julius AburePower in the Hands of the PeopleNational Rescue Movement (NRM)Isaac Chidozie UdehRescue NigeriaYouth PartyDr. Umar MuhammedShaping the future with the support of all Nigerians
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List of all the political parties in Nigeria and their slogans and leaders
INEC reduced political parties in Nigeria from 92 to 19 in 2020. However, some of the 74 deregistered parties are still active, and new ones are still 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 names of political parties in Nigeria and their logos as of 2025.
Parties represented in the National Assembly
Eight parties are well-represented in 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)
APC candidate Bola Tinubu won the presidential election in 2023. Photo: @officialapcng
Source: FacebookFounded: 6 February 2013Chairman: Abdullahi Umar GandujeSecretary: Ajibola BasiruSlogan: Building a Progressive Future Together
APC 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.
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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 All Progressives Congress.
2. People’s Democratic Party (PDP)
The longtime slogan of the Peoples Democratic Party has been “Power to the people”. Photo: @officialpdpnig
Source: FacebookFounded: 1998Chairman: Umar Iliya DamagumSecretary: S. K. E. Udeh-OkoyeSlogan: Power to the People, Progress for the Nation
APC and PDP are the major contemporary 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)
APGA was founded in 2002. Photo: @apga.official
Source: FacebookFounded: 2002Chairman: Barrister Sylvester EzeokenwaSecretary: Ibrahim ManiSlogan: 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.
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4. Young Progressives Party (YPP)
The Young Progressive Party was formed as a political association. Photo: @yppnational
Source: FacebookFounded: 7 June 2017Chairman: Bishop AmakiriSecretary: Vidiyeno BamaiyiSlogan: 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, PDP and APC. YPP empowers young, brilliant, visionary leaders to fight poor leadership in Nigeria.
5. New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
NNPP was founded in 2000. Photo: @OfficialNNPP
Source: FacebookFounded: 2000Chairman: Dr Ajuji AhmedSecretary: Dipo OlayokuSlogan: Revolutionizing Nigeria
NNPP took part in all the elections during the 2023 general elections and came fourth. They won seats both in the executive and 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)
Social Democratic Party is one of the major parties in Nigeria. Photo: @SDPNig
Source: FacebookFounded: December 1989Chairman: Alh. Shehu GabamSecretary: Dr. Olu OgunloyeSlogan: Equity, Justice, Progress
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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 Labor Party). Northern Nigerians dominate SDP’s leadership.
7. African Democratic Congress (ADC)
African Democratic Congress promotes social democracy, rural development, and electoral reform. Photo: @ADCNationalHQ
Source: FacebookFounded: 2005Chairman: Ralph Okey NwosuSecretary: Said Baba AbdullahiSlogan: 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 reflect the Nigerian people’s aspirations effectively.
8. People’s Redemption Party (PRP)
PRP is a socialist party founded in 1978. Photo: @People’s Redemption Party-PRP
Source: FacebookFounded: September 1978Chairman: Mallam Falalu BelloSecretary: Babatunde F. AlliSlogan: 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 their core values with them regardless of someone’s religion, ethnicity, race, and creed.
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Parties only represented in state assemblies
Two parties do not have representatives in the Senate or House of Representatives but have members in a few state assemblies. Here are the Nigerian political parties and their chairman.
9. Zenith Progressives Alliance (ZPA) 
ZPA promotes social democracy, workers’ rights, and social welfare programs. Photo: @Zenith Labour Party Z.L.P
Source: FacebookFounded: 2022Chairman: Dan NwanyanwuSecretary: Yahaya MakamaSlogan: 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)
ADP was officially registered and announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Photo: @ADP Action Democratic Party
Source: UGCFounded: June 2017Chairman: Yabagi Yusuf SaniSecretary: Victor Tamie FingesiSlogan: One Destiny
Politically concerned Nigerians established ADP in June 2017 as a third force to counter APC and PDP. The party’s current chairman is Yabagi Yusuf Sani, while its national secretary is Victor Tamie Fingesi.
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Eight registered parties do not have representatives in the Senate, House of Representatives, or state assemblies. These political parties’ logos are listed below:
11. Accord (A)
Accord advocates for social democracy and secularism. Photo: @Accord Party of Nigeria (APN)
Source: UGCFounded: 2010Chairman: Bar. Maxwell MgbudemSecretary: Adebukola Abiola AjajaSlogan: 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) 
Action Alliance promotes social justice, rural development, and youth empowerment. Photo: @Action Alliance (AA)
Source: FacebookFounded: 2005Chairman: Kenneth UdezeSecretary: Vernimbe A. JamesSlogan: 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)
ACC was launched in Abuja, the country’s capital on the 15th of August, 2018. Photo: @African Action Congress (AAC)
Source: FacebookFounded: 15 August 2018Chairman: Omoyele SoworeSecretary: Ina Okopi-AquSlogan: Putting the People First
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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)
APM endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as its candidate in the 2015. Photo: @Allied People’s Movement (APM)
Source: FacebookFounded: (Information is currently off the record)Chairman: Yusuf Mamman DantalleSecretary: Oyadeyi Ayodele AdebayoSlogan: Nigeria First
APM’s mission is to strengthen Nigeria’s economy, improve the country’s infrastructure, and protect the people, properties, environment, etc. 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)
The current chairman for APP is Uchenna Nnadi. Photo: @Action Peoples Party (APP)
Source: FacebookFounded: (Information is currently off the record)Chairman: Uchenna NnadiSecretary: Abu Ibrahim SossanSlogan: 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.
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16. Boot Party (BP)
BOOT means Because Of Our Tomorrow. Photo: @TheBOOTParty
Source: TwitterFounded: (Information is currently off the record)Chairman: Sunday AdenugaSecretary: 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) 
The Labour Party (LP) is a social democratic political party in Nigeria. Photo: @Labour Party Nigeria
Source: FacebookFounded: 2002 Chairman: Julius AbureSecretary: Umar Farouk IbrahimSlogan: 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 drastically from 27 May 2022 because of the former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi. He joined LP shortly after quitting PDP (People’s Democratic Party) to run for the 2023 Nigerian presidential election.
18. National Rescue Movement (NRM)
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NRM’s logo. Photo: @NationalRescueMovementNRM
Source: FacebookFounded: 1999 Chairman: Isaac Chidozie UdehSecretary: Danbuba MohammedSlogan: 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
The current chairman for the Youth Party is Dr. Umar Muhammed. Photo: Youth Party Nigeria
Source: FacebookChairman: Dr. Umar MuhammadSecretary: Mr. Sope DurodolaSlogan: 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 till 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.
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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 returned with the Fourth Republic, 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 political parties are in Nigeria today?
There are 19 INEC-registered political parties in Nigeria. Supporters identify themselves with these organizations using three key elements: the motto, slogan, and logo.
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What is the name of the first political parties 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 organizations in Nigeria and banned them from participating in subsequent elections. The deregistered parties failed to meet the minimum constitutional votes per state requirements.
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 categorized 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?
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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.
Only two political parties in Nigeria have the most members in the House of Representatives and Senate. Some active parties only have representation in state assemblies, while others have no representation in the legislative bodies.
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