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Peter Obi declared as winner of Lagos State in the 2023 presidential race.
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This creates a major upset for rival, Bola Tinubu whose home ground is Lagos State, sparking debates all around the elections.
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Peter Obi won 9 local governments as he secured more votes than Tinubu with 582,664 votes as against Tinubu’s 541,850.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in what could be considered a major upset in the 2023 presidential race, the Labour Party’s candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has defeated the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in his home state of Lagos.
The announcement of the final results came after a tense election day, with supporters of both parties turning out in large numbers to cast their ballots.
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Despite Tinubu winning in 11 of the 20 local government areas, Obi managed to secure more votes overall, winning in nine local government areas and polling a total of 582,664 votes. Tinubu, on the other hand, received 541,850 votes.
The victory for Obi in Lagos, a stronghold for the APC, is expected to send shockwaves through the political landscape of the country, and could potentially alter the dynamics of the presidential race. Lagos is one of the most populous states in Nigeria and has traditionally been a crucial battleground in presidential elections.
In the lead-up to the elections, both candidates had campaigned vigorously across the state, with Tinubu relying on his popularity and reputation as a former governor of Lagos state, while Obi campaigned on a platform of progressive policies and promised to address the challenges facing the country.
The victory for Obi is being hailed by his supporters as a sign of changing times, and a rejection of the status quo. Speaking to reporters shortly after the announcement of the results, Obi expressed his gratitude to the people of Lagos and pledged to work tirelessly to improve the lives of Nigerians.
“I am humbled by this victory, and I want to thank the people of Lagos for putting their faith in me,” Obi said. “This is a victory for all Nigerians who are yearning for change. We have a lot of work to do, but I am confident that together we can build a brighter future for our country.”
Meanwhile, supporters of Tinubu have expressed disappointment at the loss, with many taking to social media to voice their frustration. However, Tinubu himself has yet to comment on the results.
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As the election season heats up, Nigerians will be watching closely to see how this unexpected outcome will shape the rest of the campaign and the eventual outcome of the presidential race.
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