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Who is richer between Atiku And Peter Obi?
who is richer between the Atiku and Peter Obi two of the four major candidates in the incoming 2023 presidential election.
A few weeks back the Labour Party endorsed Peter Obi as the presidential flagbearer of the party in the 2023 general elections. In the same vein, Atiku Abubakar was also elected as the Flagbearer for the People’s Democratic. People have however begun to wonder who is richer between the Atiku and Peter Obi as they are part of the major candidates in the 2023 election.
Before answering the question of who is richer between Atiku and Peter Obi, it is imperative to note that the duo were both running mates during the 2019 presidential election for the People’s Democratic Party. However, prior to the recently concluded PDP’s Convention Peter Obi cross-carpeted to the Labour Party noting that “recent developments” within the Peoples Democratic Party were responsible for his resignation.
Atiku Abubakar Profile and Networth
Atiku Abubakar is a PDP chieftain who served as the Vice President of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 during the presidency of Olusegun Obasanjo. Prior to his inauguration as the Vice President of the Federation in 1999, He ran as Governor of Adamawa State in 1990 and 1997.
Bio Data
| Full Name: | Atiku Abubakar |
| Known as: | Atiku Abubakar (Daddy Cool) |
| Date of Birth: | November 25 1946 |
| State of Origin: | Adamawa State |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Education: | Ahmadu Bello University, Anglia Ruskin University |
| Occupation: | Politician (Former Nigerian Vice President) & Businessman |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Networth: | $1.4 Billion |
He ventured into politics in the early 1980s, when he worked behind the scenes on the governorship campaign of Bamanga Tukur, who at that time was managing director of the Nigeria Ports Authority. In 1989, he was elected the National Vice-Chairman of the Peoples Front of Nigeria in the build-up to the Third Nigerian Republic.
Prior to his recent declaration, Atiku has unsuccessfully contested five times for the presidential position in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019.
Atiku Abubakar has an estimated net worth of $1.4 Billion, putting him among the richest politician in the country. He also has a fleet of luxurious cars and an Embraer Phenom 100 Private Jet worth $4.1 million (N1, 563, 330, 000).
Atiku is also a businessman with investments outside the country. Some of his business includes the American University of Nigeria, INTELS, Property Development Company (PRODECO), and Atiku Abubakar Farm.
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Peter Obi Profile and Networth
Peter Obi is a Nigerian Politician and Businessman. He was the vice presidential candidate in the 2019 Nigerian general election under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Prior to that, he had served as the executive governor of Anambra State (2006-2014).
Bio Data
| Full Name | Peter Gregory Obi |
| Date of Birth | 19 July 1961 |
| Gender | Male |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Career | Politician |
| Networth | $10 Million |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Peter Obi began his political career in 2003 contesting the Anambra Governorship election against Chris Ngige of the People’s Democratic Party, who was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). After nearly three years of litigation, Ngige’s victory was overturned by the Court of Appeal on 15 March 2006. Obi took office on 17 March 2006.
Despite several disruptions in Peter Obi’s administration as the governor of Anambra State, he was able to set some milestone achievements in his tenure. He was recognised as the best governor by the Millennium Development Goals Office (OSSAP-MDGs) and the UNDP in the implementation of their programmes in Nigeria.
Peter Obi has an estimated net worth of $10 Million, according to Forbes, and Business Insider. Prior to his debut in Politics, Peter Obi was a giant in the corporate world, where he held high-profile positions in several private establishments. He was the former chairman of Securities and Exchange Commission, Next International Nigeria Ltd, Guardian Express Mortgage Bank Ltd, Guardian Express Bank Plc, Future View Securities Ltd, Paymaster Nigeria Ltd, Chams Nigeria Ltd, Data Corp Ltd Card Centre Ltd and Fidelity Bank Plc.
He was also a member of many professional bodies, including the Nigerian Economic Summit Group; the Nigerian Chartered Institute of Bankers and a member of the British Institute of Directors.
Who is richer between Atiku And Peter Obi?
Atiku Abubakar is way richer than Peter Obi, as he has an estimated net worth of $1.4 Billion, while Peter Obi has an estimated net worth of $ 10 Million.