2023 Presidential Results: Peter Obi Overtakes Tinubu In Nigeria's Capital, Wins 3 Out Of 6 Lgs - Legitvibes May 2026

In the February 2023 Nigerian presidential election, Labour Party candidate Peter Obi secured a significant victory in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), winning four of six Area Councils and approximately 59–61% of the total votes. Obi's victory in Abuja, along with major metropolitan wins in Lagos, was driven by urban and youth support, outperforming APC's Bola Tinubu, who failed to meet the 25% threshold in the capital. For more details, visit Premium Times . NigeriaDecides2023: Obi wins Abuja with wide margin