ABOUT US
Vision
To have a peaceful, united, and prosperous nation.
Mission / Mandate
To carry out aggressive advocacy for national unity, peace, credible leadership, good governance, and development.
Objectives
1. To mobilize all well-meaning and patriotic Nigerians who have, at one time or another, contested as Presidential Candidates in Nigeria.
2. To engage members (Former Presidential Candidates) to advocate for credible leadership across the three tiers of government.
3. To consult, mobilize, and build bridges across Nigeria's stakeholders and elder statesmen to serve as an advisory body to the Association.
4. To serve as watchdogs of good governance by monitoring government budgets and project implementations at all levels.
5. To serve as advocates for conflict resolution and peace-building across the country.
6. To support good government policies and provide constructive criticism where necessary on anti-people policies and programmes.
7. To advocate for international and bilateral relationships that will improve good governance while rejecting undue interference and unfair criticism from external forces against the country.
Our Core Values
• Patriotism
• Integrity and Accountability
• Credible Leadership
• Unity and National Cohesion
• Peace and Conflict Resolution
• Good Governance and Transparency
• Service to Humanity and National Development
• Respect for Democracy, Rule of Law, and Constitutional Order
The Association of Former Presidential Candidates of Nigeria (AFPCN) is a distinguished non-partisan organization that brings together individuals who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to Nigeria's democratic process by contesting for the nation's highest office. Led by the visionary Dr. Onwubuya Abraham Breakforth as National Chairman, AFPCN harnesses the collective wisdom, experience, and political insight of former presidential candidates from diverse political backgrounds to strengthen democratic institutions, promote peaceful elections, and foster good governance across Nigeria. The organization serves as a unique platform where political rivalry transforms into collaborative national service, with members united by their shared passion for Nigeria's democratic advancement and sustainable development.
AFPCN's multifaceted programs address critical national challenges through strategic initiatives including election monitoring and peacekeeping, youth leadership development, women's political empowerment, and national unity advocacy. The organization has successfully mediated post-election conflicts, trained thousands of young Nigerians in democratic leadership, and deployed observers to monitor elections across all 36 states, significantly reducing electoral violence through dialogue and mediation. Through partnerships with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), international democracy organizations, and civil society groups, AFPCN has established itself as a credible voice for accountability, transparency, and ethical political participation, contributing measurably to Nigeria's democratic maturation.
Operating with unwavering commitment to integrity and transparency, AFPCN maintains its credibility through publicly accessible financial reports, non-partisan advocacy, and consistent alignment between stated values and organizational actions. The association's work extends beyond election cycles to address fundamental issues of national unity, bridging ethnic and religious divides through interfaith dialogue, inter-regional programs, and youth integration initiatives. With a vision of "a united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria built on democratic principles," AFPCN continues to shape Nigeria's political landscape by proving that former political rivals can collaborate effectively for national interest, setting a powerful example of democratic excellence and patriotic service for current and future generations of Nigerian leaders.