The governor of Lagos easily won re-election in low turn-out local voting, figures showed on Sunday, a victory for Nigeria’s ruling party just weeks after the commercial capital backed the opposition in a disputed presidential election.
Lagos state gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress Babajide Sanwo-Olu, arrives his polling unit to cast his vote, during the gubernatorial election in Lagos, Nigeria March 18, 2023.Lagos state gubernatorial candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress Babajide Sanwo-Olu, arrives his polling unit to cast his vote, during the gubernatorial election in Lagos, Nigeria March 18, 2023.
The Lagos election was the highest profile among races for powerful governorships in 28 of Nigeria’s 36 states, as well as for state assemblies across the country. Obi has said he was robbed of victory by rampant fraud, and political analysts said the handling of last month’s presidential election could have discouraged some voters from participating in Saturday’s regional polls.
Governors wield wide influence in Africa’s most populous nation and their support can help decide who becomes president.
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