2003 Abia State gubernatorial election
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The 2003 Abia State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1][2][3][4][5] Incumbent Governor, PDP's Orji Uzor Kalu won election for a second term, defeating his former deputy, ANPP's Eyinnaya Abaribe, and two other candidates.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Orji Uzor Kalu won the PDP nomination at the primary election. His running mate was Chima Nwafor.[18][19]
Electoral system
[edit]The Governor of Abia 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.[20] PDP candidate Orji Uzor Kalu won election for a second term, defeating three other candidates.[7][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,285,428. However, only 64.05% (i.e. 823,347) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[6][7]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orji Uzor Kalu | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 540,983 | 100.00 | |
| Eyinnaya Abaribe | All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) | |||
| Onwuka Kalu | All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) | |||
| Rowland Nwafor | Peoples Mandate Party (PMP) | |||
| Total | 540,983 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,285,428 | – | ||
| Source: Gamji,[20] Africa Update,[7] Dawodu[6] | ||||
References
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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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa (December 5, 2019). "Sen. Orji Kalu, ex-Nigerian governor, jailed 12 years over $20.9m fraud". africanews. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Lee Kyung-sik, Lee (May 10, 2021). "Rise and rise of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Nigeria, a noted business leader, public figure". The Korea Post. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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- ^ Ibeh, Nnenna (January 29, 2015). "ANALYSIS: The battle for governorship of Abia, God's own state, is between five "fingers"". Premium Times. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Oruh, Nnaemeka. "Orji Uzor Kalu: A Failed Second Term, And A Wobbling Presidential Ambition". Gamji. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Larnyoh, Magdalene Teiko (November 18, 2021). "Here is why Nigerian businessman, Orji Uzor Kalu wants to invest in Arsenal instead of a Nigerian football club". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved May 24, 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.
- ^ "NIGERIAN STATE ELECTED GOVERNORS - 2003". Nigeria World. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Odili, Chuck E., ed. (September 6, 2003). "Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003". Nigeriaworld. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005". US Department of State. March 8, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
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- ^ 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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- ^ "HOW ABA TRADERS PLAN TO VOTE WILL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE ABOUT NIGERIA'S 2015 ELECTIONS". Ventures Africa. April 10, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
- ^ Oyewumi, Kunle (April 21, 2019). "Kalu, Businessman and Politician, is 59". Retrieved May 25, 2021.
- ^ "My achievements as Abia governor (1999-2007) (10)". Sun News Online. December 17, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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