Current Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan will run against a minimum of three opponents in the upcoming election, all from the Muslim North. Jonathan is the heavy favorite to win the election, as the People's Democratic Party has won every election for the last decade. Representing the PDP, Jonathan promised to fight corruption and push through reforms for the country. In August 2010, he announced a multi-billion dollar plan to create a new energy sector and end power shortages.
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| Current Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan |
Although Jonathan is popular, his campaign was controversial due to the pact that sates power should rotate between the Christian South and Muslim North every two terms.
Muhammadu Buhari is running for the Congress for Progressive Change party. The military ruler of Nigeria during the 1980s, Buhari was known for ruling with an iron fist. Although he was overthrown in 1985, his clean reputation makes him strong opposition to Jonathan.
Ibrahim Shekarau runs for the All Nigerian People's Party, but is considered an outsider in the race for president. Even though he has vowed to restore trust in government, Shekarau is a longshot.
Nigerian's action Congress has selected Nuhu Ribadu to represent then in the upcoming race. With little support and having fled Nigerian in 2009, Ribadu is likely one of the least likely candidates for election.
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