Pat Utomi Reacts To Report Showing Peter Obi Won 6 Out Of The 10 Biggest LGAs In Nigeria

Nigerian economist and politician, Professor Pat Utomi, has reacted to a report claiming that former Anambra State governor Peter Obi won in six of the 10 largest local government areas (LGAs) in Nigeria. Utomi shared his reaction in a post on his official X account on Thursday, October 29, 2026, following the circulation of the report on social media.

According to the report, Obi recorded victories in Alimosho and Kosofe in Lagos State, Abuja Municipal Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Port Harcourt in Rivers State, Jos North in Plateau State, and Oshodi-Isolo in Lagos State. The reported results have attracted attention online, with discussions focusing on Obi’s level of grassroots support and political reach across major population centres in the country.

Responding to the development, Utomi challenged claims that the former presidential candidate lacked a strong political structure or sufficient backing from ordinary Nigerians. In his post, the professor urged those who questioned Obi’s political support network to examine the report, suggesting that the figures offered a basis for reconsidering such arguments.

Utomi wrote, “If anyone tells you that Peter Obi has no structure or lacks the support of the masses, show them this picture”. His remarks have added to the ongoing public discussion about Obi’s political influence and the extent of his support across different parts of Nigeria.

However, the figures presented in the circulating report would need to be assessed against official electoral records to establish the specific elections, voting figures and criteria used to identify the 10 largest local government areas. The report, as shared online, did not provide further details about the methodology behind its claims.