5 top political families in Nigeria

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1. The Yar Adua Family, Katsina State

General Shehu Yaradua (Elder Yaradua)- Vice president(13 Feb 1976- 30 Sep 1979), Trade Minister (1975-1976), Minister of Lagos(1960)

Alhaji Umaru Musa Yaradua(Younger Yaradua)- President(May 27, 2007- May 10, 2010), Katsina State Governor(1999-2007)

Zainab (Umaru's Daughter)- First Lady, Kebbi State (Incumbent)

Nafisat (Umaru's Daughter)- First Lady, Bauchi State (Incumbent)

2. The Obasanjos, Ogun State
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo(Father)- President (1999-2007), Head of State (1976-1979), Vice President (1975-1976)

Senator Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello (Daughter)- Senator, Ogun Central (2007-2011), Health Commissioner, Ogun State (2003-2006)

3. The Shagaris, Sokoto State
Alhaji Shehu Shagari (Father)- President (1979-1983), Federal Minister (1960-1965)

Alhaji Muktar Shagari(Son)- Deputy Governor, Sokoto State (2007-Present), Federal Minister (2001-2007), 2015 Sokoto State Governorship Aspirant(PDP)

4. The Sarakis, Kwara State
Senator(Dr) Olusola Saraki(Father)- Senate Leader (1979-1983)

Senator(Dr) Olubukola Saraki(Son)- Governor, Kwara State (2003-2011), Senator, Kwara Central(2011-Present)

Senator Gbemisola R. Saraki(Daughter)- Senator, Kwara Central (2003-2011), Member federal House of Representative (1999-2003), 2015 Kwara Gov Aspirant(PDP)

Laolu Saraki, S.A on student Affairs

The Tinubus, Lagos State

Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu- Governor, Lagos State(1999-2007), Senator, Lagos West(1992-1993)

Senator Oluremi Tinubu(Wife)- First Lady, Lagos State(1999-2007), Senator, Lagos Central(2011-Present)

Rep Dimeji Oyetunde Ojo(Son-Inlaw)- Member Federal House of Representative, Representing Ekiti State (2011-Present)

Hon. Lola Akande (Sister-Inlaw)- Member, Lagos State House of Assembly(2007-Present)

Hon. Adedamola Kasumu (Nephew)- APC's Candidate(Ikeja 1) For 2015 Lagos State House of Assembly

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