The north remains central to Nigeria’s presidential calculations, with region playing a part in supplying nearly two-thirds of President Tinubu’s votes in 2023.
In the north west which consist of 7 states, Atiku shows strenght and is projected to sweep four states Kaduna, Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara. While Tinubu has a strong showing in Katsina and Jigawa.
Kano which is the political base of Kwankwaso, presents a three horse race between the top three candidates.
In the North east which comprimses of 6 states, Atiku is projected to lead in Bauchi, Adamawa, and Yobe. While Tinubu takes Borno, but will slug it out with Obi in Taraba and Atiku in Gombe.
The north central, Tinubu is projected to lead in Kogi, Kwara, but will face strong competition in Benue and Plateau with Obi, in Niger with Atiku, but will be a close race among all three candidates in Nasarawa.
