During the press conference, Atiku addressed the impact of Peter Obi's performance on the PDP's results. His main points included:
: Obi secured approximately 43.0% of the votes across all southern regions. During the press conference, Atiku addressed the impact
Official results from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and independent analysis support the claim of Obi's dominance in these two regions: During the press conference
: Atiku admitted the PDP lost a "considerable number of votes" to Obi, which significantly affected his own chances in the election. Election Data Comparison Obi polled 584
: In states like Anambra, Obi polled 584,621 votes compared to APC’s 5,111 , showing an overwhelming regional preference. Regional Totals :