2003 Adamawa State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Adamawa State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Adamawa State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Adamawa State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Boni Haruna
Running Mate1:Bello Tukur
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:375,000
Percentage1:68.55%
Nominee2:Adamu Modibbo
Party2:All Nigeria Peoples Party
Governor
Before Election:Boni Haruna
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Boni Haruna
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Adamawa State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Incumbent Governor, PDP's Boni Haruna polled 68.55% to win the election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Adamu Modibbo and three other candidates.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Boni Haruna won the PDP nomination at the primary election. He retained Bello Tukur as his running mate.[14] [15] [16] [17]

Electoral system

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

Results

A total of five candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[18] PDP candidate Boni Haruna won election for a second term, defeating four other candidates.[19] [20] [21] [22] [23]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,280,204. However, only 74.73% (i.e. 956,664) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[24] [25]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: 19 April 2003 Gubernatorial Elections in Nigeria . African Elections Database . May 20, 2021.
  3. Web site: Nigeria General Elections 12 & 19 April 2003 and 03 May 2003. European Union Election Observation Mission. May 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: Nigeria's 2003 Elections: The Unacknowledged Violence . Ref World. May 22, 2021.
  5. Web site: A Preliminary Forensic Analysis of INEC's Website So Far . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . April 28, 2003 . Dawodu.com . May 17, 2021.
  6. Web site: PDP captures 27 states; ANPP-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory . https://web.archive.org/web/20130327221428/http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/apr/22/072.html. 2013-03-27. live . April 22, 2003 . Biafra Nigeria World.com . May 20, 2021.
  7. News: Is There Political Morality from Adamawa Verdict?. Omoruyi, Omo. Dawodu.com. May 21, 2021.
  8. Web site: Nigerian States . World Statesmen . 2021-05-23. https://web.archive.org/web/20100528072649/http://www.worldstatesmen.org/Nigeria_federal_states.htm. 28 May 2010 . live.
  9. 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.
  10. Web site: HARUNA, Boni. January 11, 2017. Blerf. May 25, 2021.
  11. News: Nigeria charges 9th ex-governor with embezzlement. Eboh, Camillus. August 5, 2008. Reuters. May 25, 2021.
  12. News: Nigeria: Ministerial List - Gusau, Boni Haruna, Wali Named. Leadership.ng. Abuja. January 22, 2014. All Africa. May 25, 2021.
  13. Web site: ALL GOVERNORS OF ADAMAWA STATE. Glimpse. May 31, 2021.
  14. News: The next Adamawa Governor. BusinessDay. July 30, 2014. May 25, 2021.
  15. Web site: Boni Haruna loses, Bello wins senatorial seat in Adamawa . Daily Trust . April 11, 2011 . Abdul’Aziz, Ibrahim . May 25, 2021 . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110814063332/http://dailytrust.dailytrust.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=16594%3Aboni-haruna-loses-bello-wins-senatorial-seat-in-adamawa&catid=1%3Anews&Itemid=2 . August 14, 2011 .
  16. Book: Nigeria: Echoes of a Century: Volume Two 1999-2014. Azikiwe, Ifeoha. 2013. 159. 9781481729291. May 27, 2021.
  17. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. 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 . Nigeriaworld . September 6, 2003 . Odili, Chuck E. . May 20, 2021.
  20. Web site: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005. March 8, 2006. US Department of State. May 22, 2021.
  21. Web site: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2003 AND 2007 ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA. Aondowase, Nyam. 2015. PDF. May 22, 2021.
  22. 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.
  23. Web site: BONI HARUNA BIOGRAPHY / PROFILE. Manpower. May 25, 2021.
  24. 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.
  25. The 2003 Elections in Nigeria: Views from a Policy Maker . Akinyele, T. A. . Africa Update . CCSU . XI . 4 . Fall 2004 . May 20, 2021.