NewsPeter Obi Makes History, Defeats Tinubu In Lagos

Peter Obi Makes History, Defeats Tinubu In Lagos

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By Akinwale Kasali

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Labour Party, LP, Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has made history. He has defeated the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in his stronghold, Lagos State.

Though Tinubu won more local governments, Obi defeated him with the majority of the votes cast.

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All the results of the 20 Local Governments have been declared. Tinubu won in 11 while Obi won in nine.

The Local Governments won by Tinubu include Agege, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, Surulere and Mushin.

Obi, on the other hand, won Eti-Osa, Amuwo Odofin, Ikeja, Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, Alimosho, Ojo and Somolu.

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With the results declared, Obi polled 582,454 while Tinubu scored 572,606 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, came third with 75,750 votes.

The result was announced by the Returning Officer for the state, Professor Adenike Oladiji.

Details of the results:

Accredited Voters- 1,347152

APC- 572,606

APGA -2,316

LP – 582,454

NNPP -8,442

PDP- 75,750

Rejected Votes – 64,278

Total Valid Votes – 1,335,729


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