Peter Obi reveals number of votes he got during 2023 presidential election

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has disclosed that he received nearly 10 million votes during the February 25th election. He shared this information during an X space event titled "Active Citizens Engagement," organized by the PO Media Center. Obi’s remarks emphasize the substantial support he garnered from the electorate, despite the challenges and controversies that marked the electoral process.

The election, which was eventually won by Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been the subject of extensive criticism due to allegations of widespread irregularities. Many observers and critics have pointed out various instances of malpractice and flaws in the election process, raising concerns about the integrity of the results.

Obi's disclosure of his vote count comes in the context of these broader criticisms, as he and many others believe that the election was compromised by significant issues that affected its fairness and transparency. The event underscores ongoing dissatisfaction among various segments of the populace with how the election was conducted, particularly in light of the controversies and the questions surrounding the credibility of the final outcome.