2003 Enugu State gubernatorial election
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The 2003 Enugu State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Chimaroke Nnamani won the election, defeating Onu Solomon of the NRP.[1]
Chimaroke Nnamani emerged PDP candidate. He picked Okechukwu Ezewata Itanyi as his running mate. Onu Solomon was the NRP candidate with Walter Obiorah Oji as his running mate.[2]
Electoral system
[edit]The Governor of Enugu State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
[edit]PDP primary
[edit]The PDP primary election was won by Chimaroke Nnamani. He picked Okechukwu Ezewata Itanyi as his running mate.[3]
NRP primary
[edit]The NRP primary election was won by Onu Solomon. He picked Walter Obiorah Oji as his running mate.
Results
[edit]A total number of 13 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,479,542. Total number of votes cast was 1,215,809, while number of valid votes was 1,207,114. Rejected votes were 8,695.[4][5][6]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimaroke Nnamani | People's Democratic Party | 1,072,173 | 94.77 | |
| Onu Solomon | National Reformation Party | 59,144 | 5.23 | |
| Total | 1,131,317 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 1,131,317 | 99.24 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 8,695 | 0.76 | ||
| Total votes | 1,140,012 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,479,542 | 77.05 | ||
| 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; ANPP-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.