2003 Abia State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Abia State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Abia State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Abia State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Orji Uzor Kalu
Running Mate1:Chima Nwafor
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:540,983
Nominee2:Eyinnaya Abaribe
Party2:All Nigeria Peoples Party
Governor
Before Election:Orji Uzor Kalu
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Orji Uzor Kalu
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

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]

Orji Uzor Kalu won the PDP nomination at the primary election. His running mate was Chima Nwafor.[16] [17]

Electoral system

The Governor of Abia State is elected using the plurality voting system.

Results

A total of four candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[18] PDP candidate Orji Uzor Kalu won election for a second term, defeating three other candidates.[19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27]

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.[28] [29]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nigeria Presidential and Gubernatorial Elections 2003 . EU Election Observation Mission . Abuja . PDF . April 22, 2003 . May 25, 2021.
  2. Web site: 19 April 2003 Gubernatorial Elections in Nigeria . African Elections Database . May 25, 2021.
  3. Web site: A Preliminary Forensic Analysis of INEC's Website So Far . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . April 28, 2003 . Dawodu.com . May 25, 2021.
  4. Web site: Nigeria General Elections 12 & 19 April 2003 and 03 May 2003. European Union Election Observation Mission. May 22, 2021.
  5. News: Nigeria's 2003 Elections: The Unacknowledged Violence . Refworld . Ref World. May 22, 2021.
  6. Web site: PDP captures 27 states; ANPP-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory . live . April 22, 2003 . Biafra Nigeria World.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20130327221428/http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/apr/22/072.html . May 20, 2021. March 27, 2013 .
  7. Wiley Online Library. Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series. 40. 4. 15255–15290. Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series, April 1st-30th 2003 Published May 29th 2003. May 23, 2003. 10.1111/1467-825X.00177. May 23, 2021.
  8. News: Sen. Orji Kalu, ex-Nigerian governor, jailed 12 years over $20.9m fraud. Shaban, Abdur Rahman Alfa. December 5, 2019. africanews. May 24, 2021.
  9. News: Rise and rise of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu of Nigeria, a noted business leader, public figure. Lee Kyung-sik, Lee. May 10, 2021. The Korea Post. May 24, 2021.
  10. News: TIMELINE: Orji Kalu's travails from Abia govt house to prison. Adebayo, Taiwo-Hassan. Kabir, Adejumo. December 6, 2019. Premium Times. May 24, 2021.
  11. News: ANALYSIS: The battle for governorship of Abia, God's own state, is between five "fingers". Ibeh, Nnenna. January 29, 2015. Premium Times. May 24, 2021.
  12. News: Orji Uzor Kalu: A Failed Second Term, And A Wobbling Presidential Ambition.. Oruh, Nnaemeka. Gamji. May 24, 2021.
  13. News: Here is why Nigerian businessman, Orji Uzor Kalu wants to invest in Arsenal instead of a Nigerian football club. Larnyoh, Magdalene Teiko. November 18, 2021. Business Insider Africa. May 24, 2021.
  14. News: Orji Uzor Kalu Defects To APC. Awosiyan, Kunle. Silverbird TV. May 24, 2021.
  15. News: Senator Orji retains Abia Central seat. February 25, 2019. Blueprint. May 24, 2021.
  16. News: Curious Abia State political scenario that may shape 2023. Udeajah, Gordi. Umuahia. August 27, 2019. The Guardian. May 24, 2021.
  17. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. October 8, 2020. May 31, 2021.
  18. Web site: NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . February 23, 2003 . Gamji . May 20, 2021.
  19. Web site: NIGERIAN STATE ELECTED GOVERNORS - 2003 . Nigeria World . May 20, 2021.
  20. Web site: Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003 . Nigeriaworld . September 6, 2003 . Odili, Chuck E. . May 20, 2021.
  21. Web site: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005. March 8, 2006. US Department of State. May 22, 2021.
  22. Web site: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2003 AND 2007 ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA. Aondowase, Nyam. 2015. PDF. May 22, 2021.
  23. Onoja, Adoyi. Nature, Character and Outcomes of Post Election Challenges in Nigeria. Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria. 18. 2009. 79–104. Historical Society of Nigeria. 41854929. JSTOR. May 23, 2021.
  24. News: Orji Kalu get 12 years for prison, four oda govnors wey chop sentence. December 5, 2019. BBC News. pcm. May 24, 2021.
  25. News: HOW ABA TRADERS PLAN TO VOTE WILL MAKE YOU THINK TWICE ABOUT NIGERIA'S 2015 ELECTIONS. April 10, 2015. Ventures Africa. May 24, 2021.
  26. News: Kalu, Businessman and Politician, is 59. April 21, 2019. Oyewumi, Kunle. May 25, 2021.
  27. News: My achievements as Abia governor (1999-2007) (10). December 17, 2016. Sun News Online. May 25, 2021.
  28. Web site: What Happened in the South-West – The Myth of Massive Repudiation & Enthusiastic Acceptance . Aluko, Mobolaji E. . Burtonsville, MD, USA . May 25, 2003 . Dawodu.com . May 19, 2021.
  29. The 2003 Elections in Nigeria: Views from a Policy Maker . Akinyele, T. A. . Africa Update . CCSU . XI . 4 . Fall 2004 . May 20, 2021.

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