1. Bola Ahmed Tinubu – Net Worth ~$8.4 billionCurrent President of Nigeria, long‑time political operator and former Lagos State governor. Wealth derives from political networks and diversified investments including oil and gas, media outlets, real estate holdings, hospitality and other businesses. Estimated net worth places him at the top of Nigeria’s richest politicians in 2026.
2. Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida – Net Worth ~$5 billionFormer military head of state whose extended influence and post‑office investments have grown into vast portfolios. Often ranked second among Nigeria’s wealthiest political figures.
3. Ifeanyi Ubah – Net Worth ~$1.7 billionBusiness‑turned‑politician with major interests in oil and gas, transport, real estate and other sectors. His wealth predates his political career, but serving in public office raised visibility.
4. Olusegun Obasanjo – Net Worth ~$1.6 billionFormer military head of state and two‑term civilian President, with diversified business interests including agriculture, oil and real estate.
5. Atiku Abubakar – Net Worth ~$1.4 billionFormer Vice‑President and perennial presidential candidate with business holdings in logistics, education, manufacturing and other sectors.
6. Orji Uzor Kalu – Net Worth ~$1 billionFormer governor and federal lawmaker with significant business interests spanning media, banking and shipping.
7. Ahmadu Adamu Mu’azu – Net Worth ~$895 millionVeteran politician and former state governor with diversified business interests supplementing public service income.
8. Bukola Saraki – Net Worth ~$800 millionFormer Senate President and state governor with investments across agriculture, oil and real estate.
9. Dino Melaye – Net Worth ~$800 millionSenator and high‑profile political figure known for visible lifestyle and investment in automobiles, real estate and other ventures.
10. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi – Net Worth ~$780 millionFormer governor and federal minister with wealth accumulated from public office and private sector engagements.
Summary: Nigeria’s richest politicians in 2026 combine long political careers with extensive private business interests. President Tinubu leads this list by a wide margin, followed by former heads of state and influential businessmen‑politicians whose wealth stems from sectors beyond politics.
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