Breaking News: Peter Obi Takes Early Lead In Plateau As He Defeats Tinubu And Atiku - Legitvibes Apr 2026

During the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, Peter Obi , the candidate for the Labour Party (LP), secured a major victory in Plateau State by defeating his primary opponents, Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

According to the official results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Obi polled , while Tinubu and Atiku received 307,195 and 243,808 votes , respectively. Key Highlights of the Plateau Election Results: During the 2023 Nigerian presidential election, Peter Obi

: This win made Plateau the second state in Northern Nigeria, after Nasarawa, to be won by Peter Obi in the 2023 election cycle. Summary of Results in Plateau State Votes Received Peter Obi Labour Party (LP) Bola Tinubu All Progressives Congress (APC) Atiku Abubakar Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Obi floors Tinubu, Atiku in Plateau - Ripples Nigeria Summary of Results in Plateau State Votes Received

: Won three LGAs— Qua'an Pan , Langtang South , and Mikang . and Kanke .

: Peter Obi won in 11 out of the 17 LGAs in Plateau State. His victories included: Barkin Ladi Riyom Jos East Langtang North Bokkos Mangu Bassa Jos South (where he scored a significant 112,874 votes) Shendam Pankshin Jos North Competitor Performance : Bola Tinubu (APC) : Won three LGAs— Wase , Kanam , and Kanke .