The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released a detailed analysis of the 2023 presidential election, focusing on voting patterns and irregularities across various regions. The report shows that some areas, particularly in the South‑East, exhibited high anomaly rates: 24.9 % of polling units in Anambra State and 16.7 % in Enugu State displayed multiple fraud indicators. In contrast, states such as Lagos and Oyo recorded much lower anomaly rates, at 2.3 % and 0.3 % respectively. These discrepancies are significant given the narrow margin of victory in the election and are electorally consequential.
APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo acknowledged that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, enjoyed genuine popularity in the South‑East, but the report reveals subtle electoral manipulation in areas where his support was dominant. The analysis indicates that Obi secured only 29.1 % of the total votes cast nationwide, placing third overall behind the APC and PDP. Outside the South‑East, his performance was weak; the report attributes his defeat to electoral arithmetic, the need for a broader national spread, and competitive politics rather than to any conspiracy.
The Lagos State APC welcomes further independent audits and stronger technological safeguards to ensure the integrity of future elections. By examining data and statistical trends, the report provides a factual explanation for the paradox of Obi’s dominance in the South‑East and his poor performance elsewhere. The APC’s call for additional audits and safeguards aims to restore honesty to the debate and ensure that democracy is served by truth rather than mythology or misinformation.
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