President

Head of state and head of the federal executive.

At a glance

A quick orientation to how this office fits into the civic hierarchy.

Branch: Executive

Selection: Direct election

Office level: Federal Leadership

Seats in scope: 1

Office level

Federal executive

Leads the executive branch of the federal government.

How chosen

Direct election

Eligible voters in the whole country elect the president.

Jurisdiction

Nationwide

Authority applies within the relevant national territory.

Offices nationwide

A single president for the whole country.

Role summary

Responsibilities, powers, and qualifications are shown as institutional context, not political endorsement.

Leads the federal executive branch, sets national policy direction, and oversees federal administration.

Candidates must meet constitutional age, citizenship, and party nomination requirements.

Elected in a nationwide constitutional election with a running mate.

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Where this office exists

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Nigeria