Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has overtaken his All Progressives Congress (APC) rival, Bola Tinubu, in Lagos State with the results of Saturday’s presidential elections declared in 17 out of the 20 local government areas of the state so far.

Although Tinubu, a former governor of the state, has won more local government areas, he is trailing behind Obi by 32,442 votes.

While Tinubu, has triumphed in 10 local government areas, polling a total of 416,436 votes so far, Obi is ahead in only seven local governments, but is leading the tally with 448,878 votes.

The 10 local government areas where Tinubu has triumphed are Agege, Apapa, Badagry, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki, Ifako-Ijaiye, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, Lagos Mainland, and Surulere.

Obi, on the other hand, has won Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Amuwo-Odofin, Eti-Osa, Ikeja, Kosofe, Oshodi-Isolo, and Somolu.

The three remaining local government areas where results are being expected are Mushin, Ojo, and Alimosho.

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