The 2023 Nigerian election saw shifting political alliances in the Southwest, where certain Yoruba leadership factions, including elements within Afenifere, supported Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi over Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Despite these internal challenges and reports of high-profile backing for alternatives, the APC focused on overcoming coalition threats. Further details on Yoruba support for Peter Obi can be found at The Africa Report .