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]
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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
editThe Governor of Imo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
editPDP primary
editThe PDP primary election was won by Achike Udenwa. He picked Ebere Udeagu as his running mate.[3]
APGA primary
editThe APGA primary election was won by Ezekiel Izogu. He picked J. A. Iroegbu as his running mate.
Results
editA 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.