Breaking: How Nigeria Voted - Full List Of States Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Won - Legitvibes Apr 2026

In the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, Bola Tinubu of the APC was declared the winner after securing the most votes and meeting constitutional spread requirements, with major candidates Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar, and Peter Obi each winning 12 states. Tinubu secured 8.79 million votes, winning key states including Rivers and Lagos, while Obi won in Lagos and Atiku took 12 states. Detailed breakdowns and analysis of the voting results are available from the BBC and TheCable .