A former Governor of Borno State and prominent APC chieftain, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has attributed Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s victory in Lagos during the 2023 general elections to the large Igbo population in the state.
Speaking in an interview on Channels TV, Sheriff claimed that the Igbos form the dominant ethnic group in Lagos, based on his personal observations over the years.
“There are more Igbo people in Lagos than other tribes. I have lived in Lagos for the majority of my life since I left England in 1980. Lagos is largely occupied by the Igbos,” he said.
Senator Sheriff further stated that the voting pattern in Lagos reflected this demographic reality, suggesting it played a key role in Obi’s electoral success in the state.
In a surprising revelation, he also hinted at a possible political move by Peter Obi, suggesting the former Anambra State Governor might return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
“The information available to me is that at any moment from now, Peter Obi will return to the PDP and run as a presidential candidate under the PDP,” Sheriff claimed.
Peter Obi, who left the PDP in 2022 to contest under the Labour Party, emerged as a major contender in the 2023 elections, securing strong support across urban centers, including Lagos.
