Since the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2013, the party has become Nigeria’s dominant ruling party at the federal level, winning presidential elections in 2015, 2019, and 2023.
However, despite its national success, APC still has strong regional limitations and has consistently failed to win in several states across the country.
Overview
From 2015 to 2023, APC has never recorded a presidential election victory in 12 states/territory, showing clear regional voting patterns in Nigerian politics.
South East Stronghold of Opposition
The South East remains one of APC’s weakest regions politically. The party has never won any presidential election in this zone since 2015.
- Abia
- Anambra
- Ebonyi
- Enugu
South South Region Resistance
The South South has also remained largely outside APC’s presidential influence.
- Akwa Ibom
- Bayelsa
- Cross River
- Delta
- Rivers
North Central Exceptions
- Benue
- Federal Capital Territory (FCT – Abuja)
North East Outlier
- Taraba
Final Summary
Since 2015, APC has never won presidential elections in:
- 4 South East states
- 5 South South states
- 2 North Central areas
- 1 North East state
Total: 12 states/territory
Conclusion
While APC has won the presidency multiple times since 2015, its support base remains concentrated in parts of the North and South West. The party continues to face strong resistance in the South East, South South, and some central states, reflecting Nigeria’s deep regional voting patterns.
