2003 Bauchi State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Bauchi State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Bauchi State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Bauchi State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Adamu Mu'azu
Running Mate1:Abdulmalik Mohammed
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:1,198,130
Nominee2:Ibrahim Jarma
Party2:All Nigeria Peoples Party
Governor
Before Election:Adamu Mu'azu
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Adamu Mu'azu
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Bauchi State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Incumbent Governor, PDP's Adamu Mu'azu won election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Ibrahim Jarma Katagum and three other candidates.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Adamu Mu'azu emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. He retained Abdulmalik Mohammed as his running mate.[12] [13]

Electoral system

The Governor of Bauchi 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.[14] Incumbent Governor, Adamu Mu'azu won election for a second term, defeating four other candidates.[15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,130,557.[20] [21]

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: 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.
  8. Web site: SCORE-CARD!!! . This Day . 2002-06-08 . 2021-05-23 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070621015143/http://www.thisdayonline.com/archive/2002/06/08/20020608spe01.html . 2007-06-21 .
  9. News: Nigeria: Factors That Sacked Mu'azu, Others in Bauchi. April 27, 2007. Daily Champion. Lagos. Yarnap, Selya. All Africa. May 23, 2021.
  10. News: The man Adamu Mu'azu. January 21, 2014. Umoru, Henry. Vanguard. May 23, 2021.
  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. Book: Nigeria: Echoes of a Century: Volume Two 1999-2014. Azikiwe, Ifeoha. 2013. 159. 9781481729291. May 27, 2021.
  13. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. May 31, 2021.
  14. Web site: NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . February 23, 2003 . Gamji . May 20, 2021.
  15. Web site: Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003 . Nigeriaworld . September 6, 2003 . Odili, Chuck E. . May 20, 2021.
  16. 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.
  17. News: THE QUESTION: Is Mu'azu, PDP chairman, really quietly working for Buhari?. Yusuff, Sodiq. March 16, 2015. TheCable. May 23, 2021.
  18. News: Breaking News: PDP NEC Confirms Adamu Mu'azu as the Chairman (UPDATED). Ejiofor, Clement. Legit.ng. May 24, 2021.
  19. News: What President Jonathan Said To The New PDP Chairman Adamu Mu'azu (PHOTOS). Baffour, Katherine. 2014. Legit.ng. May 24, 2021.
  20. 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.
  21. 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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