The 2003 Gombe State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Mohammed Danjuma Goje won the election, defeating Abubakar Habu Hashidu of the ANPP.[1]
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Mohammed Danjuma Goje emerged PDP candidate. He picked Lazarus John Yoriyo as his running mate. Abubakar Habu Hashidu was the ANPP candidate with Joshua Lidani as his running mate.[2]
Electoral system
editThe Governor of Gombe State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
editPDP primary
editThe PDP primary election was won by Mohammed Danjuma Goje. He picked Lazarus John Yoriyo as his running mate.[3]
ANPP primary
editThe ANPP primary election was won by Abubakar Habu Hashidu. He picked Joshua Lidani as his running mate.
Results
editA total number of 6 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,263,287.[4][5][6]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Danjuma Goje | People's Democratic Party | 495,562 | 51.42 | |
| Abubakar Habu Hashidu | All Nigeria Peoples Party | 468,223 | 48.58 | |
| Total | 963,785 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,263,287 | – | ||
| 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.