: In states like Anambra, Obi polled 584,621 votes compared to APC’s 5,111 , showing an overwhelming regional preference. Regional Totals :
: He suggested that Obi was "in a rush" to leave the PDP and might have been the party's running mate had he remained. : In states like Anambra, Obi polled 584,621
: Atiku argued that winning a landslide in the Southeast and South-South is not enough to become president. He stated, "to become a president in this country you need votes from everywhere". He stated, "to become a president in this
: In contrast, he secured roughly 14.2% of the votes across northern regions. Obi finished third overall with 6
: Despite his regional success, Obi finished third overall with 6,101,533 votes, behind Atiku ( 6,984,520 ) and the winner, Bola Tinubu ( 8,794,726 ). Post-Election Developments (2026/2027) How Obi's emergence cost Atiku Nigeria's presidency
: Atiku admitted the PDP lost a "considerable number of votes" to Obi, which significantly affected his own chances in the election. Election Data Comparison
During the press conference, Atiku addressed the impact of Peter Obi's performance on the PDP's results. His main points included: