2003 Imo State gubernatorial election
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The 2003 Imo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Achike Udenwa won the election, defeating Ezekiel Izogu of the APGA.[1]
Achike Udenwa emerged PDP candidate. He picked Ebere Udeagu as his running mate. Ezekiel Izogu was the APGA candidate with J. A. Iroegbu as his running mate.[2]
Electoral system
[edit]The Governor of Imo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
[edit]PDP primary
[edit]The PDP primary election was won by Achike Udenwa. He picked Ebere Udeagu as his running mate.[3]
APGA primary
[edit]The APGA primary election was won by Ezekiel Izogu. He picked J. A. Iroegbu as his running mate.
Results
[edit]A total number of 11 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,630,494.[4][5][6]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achike Udenwa | People's Democratic Party | 695,405 | 82.95 | |
| Ezekiel Izogu | All Progressives Grand Alliance | 142,942 | 17.05 | |
| Total | 838,347 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,630,494 | – | ||
| Source: CCSU | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Nigeria 2003 - Gubernatorial candidates". March 11, 2003. Archived from the original on March 11, 2003. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "PDP captures 27 states; APGA-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory". April 4, 2013. Archived from the original on April 4, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "NIGERIAN STATE ELECTED GOVERNORS - 2003". nigeriaworld.com. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003". www.gamji.com. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Africa Update". web.ccsu.edu. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "19 April 2003 Gubernatorial Elections in Nigeria". africanelections.tripod.com. Retrieved May 20, 2021.