The report claiming former President Olusegun Obasanjo "stormed" the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) collation centre with election results from 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is . The Origin of the Misinformation
For verified information on electoral outcomes, you can view the official 2023 presidential election results on the INEC Nigeria website . The process was marked by significant controversy regarding
The 2023 election results were eventually declared by INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu, with Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) being declared the winner. The process was marked by significant controversy regarding the use of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and logistical delays, which fueled the spread of misinformation like the Obasanjo "storming" narrative. Context of the 2023 Election
Reporters and observers stationed at the National Collation Centre in Abuja confirmed that the former president never visited the facility during the collation process. The process was marked by significant controversy regarding
Official results were brought to the centre by State Collation Officers for the Presidential Election (SCOPEs) from the 36 states and the FCT in a structured, public manner. Context of the 2023 Election