2003 Rivers State gubernatorial election
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The 2003 Rivers State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1][2][3][4][5] Incumbent Governor PDP's Peter Odili won election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Sergeant Awuse and two other candidates.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16]
Peter Odili emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Gabriel Toby.[17][18][19][20]
Electoral system[edit]
The Governor of Rivers 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.[21] PDP Governor Peter Odili won re-election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Sergeant Awuse and two other candidates.[7][22][23][24][25][26]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,272,238. However, only 92.93% (i.e. 2,111,625) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[6][7]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Odili | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 2,098,692 | 100.00 | |
| Sergeant Awuse | All Nigeria Peoples Party(ANPP) | |||
| Alliance for Democracy (AD) | ||||
| Charles Beki | United Nigeria People's Party (UNPP) | |||
| Total | 2,098,692 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 2,272,238 | – | ||
| Source: Gamji,[21] Africa Update[7] | ||||
References[edit]
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- ^ "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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- ^ Akasike, Chukwudi (February 8, 2020). "Civil war cost me my first child –Toby, former Rivers dep gov". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
- ^ Sesan (January 27, 2019). "Dad's looks enough to whip us into line – Gabriel Toby's daughter". Punch Nigeria. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
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- ^ 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.
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