The 2003 Ogun State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Gbenga Daniel won the election, defeating Olusegun Osoba of the AD.[1]
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Gbenga Daniel emerged PDP candidate. He picked Salimot Badru as his running mate. Olusegun Osoba was the AD candidate with Sefiu Adegbenga Kaka as his running mate.[2]
Electoral system
editThe Governor of Ogun State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
editPDP primary
editThe PDP primary election was won by Gbenga Daniel. He picked Salimot Badru as his running mate.[3]
AD primary
editThe AD primary election was won by Olusegun Osoba. He picked Sefiu Adegbenga Kaka as his running mate.
Results
editA total number of 11 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[4]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,576,875. Total number of votes cast was 747,296, while number of valid votes was 701,375. Rejected votes were 45,921.[5][6][7]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gbenga Daniel | People's Democratic Party | 449,335 | 65.95 | |
| Olusegun Osoba | Alliance for Democracy | 231,982 | 34.05 | |
| Total | 681,317 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 681,317 | 93.69 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 45,921 | 6.31 | ||
| Total votes | 727,238 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,576,875 | 46.12 | ||
| Source: CCSU | ||||
References
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- ^ "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.