2003 Anambra State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Anambra State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Anambra State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Anambra State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Chris Ngige
Running Mate1:Ugochukwu Nwankwo
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:452,820
Nominee2:Peter Obi
Party2:All Progressives Grand Alliance
Governor
Before Election:Chinwoke Mbadinuju
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Chris Ngige
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Anambra State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] PDP's Chris Ngige won election, defeating APGA's Peter Obi and other candidates.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Chinwoke Mbadinuju won at the PDP primary election, but the nomination was given to Chris Ngige,[12] [13] [14] [15] making him to switch to AD.[16] [17] [18] Ngige's running mate was Okey Udeh.[19] [20] [21]

Electoral system

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

Results

A total of seven candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[22] PDP candidate Chris Ngige won election for a first tenure, defeating APGA's candidate, Peter Obi and other candidates.[23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,859,795.[29] However, only 47.22% (i.e. 878,212) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[30]

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. Web site: Nigeria's 2003 Elections: The Unacknowledged Violence . 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. Web site: Politics. Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners. May 21, 2021.
  8. Web site: Cablegate: Attempted Coup in Anambra State: Harbinger Of . Wikileaks . Scoop. July 25, 2003. May 21, 2021.
  9. Web site: PDP's renewed quest for Anambra Govt House. August 31, 2020. The Sun Online. Abuja. Orji, Ndubuisi. May 21, 2021.
  10. Web site: Nigerian States. 2021-05-20. World Statesmen.
  11. 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.
  12. News: Atiku: How I blocked a former Anambra governor from returning to office. Owolabi, Femi. TheCable. January 31, 2019. May 21, 2021.
  13. Web site: How Anambra Governorship Poll Was Rigged. Edike, Tony. Dawodu.com. May 21, 2021.
  14. News: Anambra Governorship: Aspirants Jostle for PDP's Ticket. Ike, Charles. May 2, 2021. The Will Nigeria. May 21, 2021.
  15. News: How Obasanjo used Bode George, Uba against me, by Mbadinuju. November 30, 2009. Ndiribe, Okey. Vanguard. May 21, 2021.
  16. News: Anambra governorship election: Say 'yes' to zoning!. Okoye, Tiko. February 7, 2021. May 21, 2021.
  17. News: Thoughts on Anambra Governorship Election. November 19, 2017. Nairametrics. May 21, 2021.
  18. News: Mbadinuju: I Was Forced to Pay Godfather N10m Monthly As Anambra Governor. Adoyo, Sarah. Legit.com. December 21, 2013. May 21, 2021.
  19. Web site: SAVE ANAMBRA STATE FROM ANTI-DEMOCRATIC FORCES. May 6, 2003. Nwoye, Chukwudi. Nigeria World. May 31, 2021.
  20. News: PDP Exco – Welcome, Governor Chris Uba. Odutola, Banjo. January 12, 2005. iNigeria. May 31, 2021.
  21. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. May 31, 2021.
  22. Web site: NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . February 23, 2003 . Gamji . May 20, 2021.
  23. Web site: Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003 . Nigeriaworld . September 6, 2003 . Odili, Chuck E. . May 20, 2021.
  24. Web site: Politics. Old Anambra State. May 21, 2021.
  25. Web site: As Anambra Governorship Election Beckons. Okoye, Chiedu Uche. April 12, 2021. Independent.ng. May 21, 2021.
  26. Web site: ANALYSIS: How Obiano broke jinx of godfatherism in Anambra. Onyeji, Ebuka. November 24, 2017. Premium Times. May 21, 2021.
  27. Web site: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005. March 8, 2006. US Department of State. May 22, 2021.
  28. 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.
  29. The 2003 Elections in Nigeria: Views from a Policy Maker . Akinyele, T. A. . Africa Update . CCSU . XI . 4 . Fall 2004 . May 20, 2021.
  30. 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.

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