States Where Leading 2023 Presidential Candidates Cleared the 25% Threshold

Here’s a breakdown of the number of states where each major candidate scored at least 25% of valid votes in the 2023 presidential election, based on INEC data. Bola Tinubu exceeded 25% in 6 of 6 South West states, 4 of 6 South South, 0 of 5 South East, 6 of 6 North Central, 6 of 6 North East, and 7 of 7 North West (29 states total). Atiku Abubakar did so in 2 of 6 South West, 3 of 6 South South, 0 of 5 South East, 4 of 6 North Central, 6 of 6 North East, and 6 of 7 North West (21 states total). Peter Obi met the threshold in 1 of 6 South West, 5 of 6 South South, all 5 South East, 4 of 6 North Central, 1 of 6 North East, and none in the North West (16 states). Rabiu Kwankwaso reached it in just one North West state (1 state). The 25% benchmark is vital for winning the presidency. No more talk of stolen mandates in 2027.

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