1999 Abia State gubernatorial election
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The 1999 Abia State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The PDP nominee Orji Uzor Kalu won the election, defeating the APP candidate.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Orji Uzor Kalu won the PDP nomination at the primary election. His running mate was Eyinnaya Abaribe.[14][15][16]
Electoral system[edit]
The Governor of Abia State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Results[edit]
PDP's Orji Uzor Kalu emerged winner in the contest.[17][6][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]
The total number of registered voters in the state for the election was 1,321,895. However, only 1,321,400 were previously issued voting cards in the state.[18][26]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orji Uzor Kalu | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 370,025 | 51.55 | |
| All People's Party (APP) | 173,873 | 24.22 | ||
| Alliance for Democracy (AD) | 173,873 | 24.22 | ||
| Total | 717,771 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,321,895 | – | ||
| Source: Nigeria World, IFES[18] | ||||
References[edit]
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