By Stephanie Busari, CNN Nigeria’s third force candidate Peter Obi has won Lagos State, beating influential ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu on his home turf, according to results announced from the state’s collation center.
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Obi supporters in home state have high hopes for Nigeria election
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Nigerian election results trickle in as Peter Obi lands surprise win in Lagos
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Third-party candidate Peter Obi to challenge Nigeria election result
Nigerian presidential hopeful Peter Obi won in Lagos state, beating the ruling party’s candidate Bola Tinubu in the West African nation’s presidential election, the Cable reported, without citing anyone.
Nigerians are still waiting for a clear picture to emerge after a general election initially scheduled on finish on Saturday. The surprise third serious contender for the presidency scored a significant win in Lagos.
By Stephanie Busari, CNN Nigeria’s third force candidate Peter Obi has won Lagos State, beating influential ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu on his home turf, according to results announced from the state’s collation center.
By Nimi Princewill, Bethlehem Feleke,and Larry Madowo, CNN Nigeria’s third-placed presidential candidate, Peter Obi, strongly rejected the results and vowed to contest them in the courts, in his first public address since Saturday’s election.
