Official results from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and independent analysis support the claim of Obi's dominance in these two regions:
: In states like Anambra, Obi polled 584,621 votes compared to APC’s 5,111 , showing an overwhelming regional preference. Regional Totals : Obi polled 584
In a press conference held in Abuja on , following the outcome of the presidential election, Atiku Abubakar , the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, acknowledged that Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) had successfully captured votes in the Southeast and South-South regions. Atiku noted that while Obi "took our votes" in these traditional PDP strongholds, that support alone was insufficient to secure the presidency. 621 votes compared to APC’s 5
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