2003 Benue State gubernatorial election
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The 2003 Benue State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1][2][3][4] Incumbent Governor, PDP's George Akume won election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Paul Unongo and two other candidates.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
George Akume was the PDP nominee at the primary election. He retained Ogiri Ajene as his running mate.[12][13][14][15]
Electoral system[edit]
The Governor of Benue State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Results[edit]
A total of four candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[16] Incumbent Governor, George Akume won election for a second term, defeating three other candidates.[6][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,755,528. However, only 70.27% (i.e. 1,233,522) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[5][6]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Akume | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 681,717 | 100.00 | |
| Paul Unongo | All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) | |||
| Moses Ososhi Adasu | Alliance for Democracy (AD) | |||
| Mike Mku | United Nigeria People's Party (UNPP) | |||
| Total | 681,717 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,755,528 | – | ||
| Source: Gamji,[16] Africa Update,[6] Dawodu[5] | ||||
References[edit]
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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.
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- ^ "Senator Akume at 60". The Nation. December 27, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 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.
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- ^ Inyang, Ifreke (April 20, 2013). "Former Benue State Deputy Governor Ajene dies in London hospital". Daily Post. Retrieved May 22, 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.
- ^ Odili, Chuck E., ed. (September 6, 2003). "Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003". Nigeria World. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Benue State Governors". I Am Benue. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ "Benue State: Akume's Scandals-". Sahara Reporters. September 10, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
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- ^ Charles, John (February 22, 2020). "How Akume assaulted me at Tor Tiv son's wedding – Mku". Punch. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Babajide, Johnson (February 23, 2020). "How Akume assaulted me at Tor Tiv son's wedding —Ex governorship candidate". Makurdi: Tribune Online. 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.
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