The 2003 Abia State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1][2][3][4][5] Incumbent Governor, PDP's Orji Uzor Kalu won election for a second term, defeating his former deputy, ANPP's Eyinnaya Abaribe, and two other candidates.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
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Orji Uzor Kalu won the PDP nomination at the primary election. His running mate was Chima Nwafor.[18][19]
Electoral system
editThe Governor of Abia State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Results
editA total of four candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[20] PDP candidate Orji Uzor Kalu won election for a second term, defeating three other candidates.[7][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,285,428. However, only 64.05% (i.e. 823,347) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[6][7]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orji Uzor Kalu | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 540,983 | 100.00 | |
| Eyinnaya Abaribe | All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) | |||
| Onwuka Kalu | All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) | |||
| Rowland Nwafor | Peoples Mandate Party (PMP) | |||
| Total | 540,983 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,285,428 | – | ||
| Source: Gamji,[20] Africa Update,[7] Dawodu[6] | ||||
References
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- ^ "PDP captures 27 states; ANPP-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory". Biafra Nigeria World.com. April 22, 2003. Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series, April 1st-30th 2003 Published May 29th 2003". Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series. 40 (4). Wiley Online Library: 15255–15290. May 23, 2003. doi:10.1111/1467-825X.00177. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa (December 5, 2019). "Sen. Orji Kalu, ex-Nigerian governor, jailed 12 years over $20.9m fraud". africanews. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Lee Kyung-sik, Lee (May 10, 2021). "Rise and rise of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Nigeria, a noted business leader, public figure". The Korea Post. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Adebayo, Taiwo-Hassan; Kabir, Adejumo (December 6, 2019). "TIMELINE: Orji Kalu's travails from Abia govt house to prison". Premium Times. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Ibeh, Nnenna (January 29, 2015). "ANALYSIS: The battle for governorship of Abia, God's own state, is between five "fingers"". Premium Times. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Oruh, Nnaemeka. "Orji Uzor Kalu: A Failed Second Term, And A Wobbling Presidential Ambition". Gamji. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Larnyoh, Magdalene Teiko (November 18, 2021). "Here is why Nigerian businessman, Orji Uzor Kalu wants to invest in Arsenal instead of a Nigerian football club". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Awosiyan, Kunle. "Orji Uzor Kalu Defects To APC". Silverbird TV. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "Senator Orji retains Abia Central seat". Blueprint. February 25, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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- ^ a b Aluko, Mobolaji E. (February 23, 2003). "NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates". Gamji. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "NIGERIAN STATE ELECTED GOVERNORS - 2003". Nigeria World. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Odili, Chuck E., ed. (September 6, 2003). "Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003". Nigeriaworld. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005". US Department of State. March 8, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Aondowase, Nyam (2015). "AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2003 AND 2007 ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA" (PDF). Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Onoja, Adoyi (2009). "Nature, Character and Outcomes of Post Election Challenges in Nigeria" (JSTOR). Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria. 18. Historical Society of Nigeria: 79–104. JSTOR 41854929. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ "Orji Kalu get 12 years for prison, four oda govnors wey chop sentence" (in Nigerian Pidgin). BBC News. December 5, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ "HOW ABA TRADERS PLAN TO VOTE WILL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE ABOUT NIGERIA'S 2015 ELECTIONS". Ventures Africa. April 10, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Oyewumi, Kunle (April 21, 2019). "Kalu, Businessman and Politician, is 59". Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ "My achievements as Abia governor (1999-2007) (10)". Sun News Online. December 17, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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