2023 Presidential Election: Peter Obi Springs Surprises In Lagos - Legitvibes Apr 2026

Labour Party candidate Peter Obi secured a historic upset in the 2023 presidential election by winning Lagos State with 582,454 votes against Bola Tinubu’s 572,606, marking a major shift in the APC stronghold. Driven by high youth engagement, economic frustration, and a shift in urban demographics, Obi took 9 LGAs while Tinubu won 11. Read the full analysis at Al Jazeera . Nigeria's Obi wins key Lagos state in presidential election