Who won Lagos in 2023?

Author: Sekinat OsundijiPublished on: October 22, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

Peter Obi of the Labour Party won Lagos in Nigeria’s February 25, 2023 presidential election, receiving 582,454 votes against Bola Tinubu’s 572,606. Tinubu won 11 of the state’s 20 local government areas, but Obi prevailed overall by 9,848 votes, winning nine areas including Alimosho and Amuwo-Odofin. The election was also marked by reports of violence and intimidation, including a fight over a voided ballot in Ifako-Ijaiye and an attack on voters in Amuwo-Odofin.

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