The 1979 Sokoto State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979. NPN candidate Shehu Kangiwa won the election.[1][2][3]
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Shehu Kangiwa became the gubernatorial candidate of NPN on June 25, 1979.[4][5][6]
Results edit
Abubakar Rimi representing PRP won the election. The election held on July 28, 1979.[7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
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