2003 Edo State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Edo State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Edo State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Edo State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Lucky Igbinedion
Running Mate1:Mike Oghiadomhe
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:969,747
Nominee2:Roland Owie
Party2:All Nigeria Peoples Party
Governor
Before Election:Lucky Igbinedion
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Lucky Igbinedion
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred on the 19th of April, 2003.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Incumbent Governor PDP's Lucky Igbinedion won the election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Roland Owie and three other candidates.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]

Lucky Igbinedion emerged as the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) gubernatorial primary. He had Mike Oghiadomhe as his running mate.[14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19]

Roland Owie defeated Lucky Imasuen in the ANPP gubernatorial primary election to emerge the party's candidate.[20] [21] [22]

Electoral system

The Governor of Edo State is elected using the plurality voting system. The Governor is expected to rule for a minimum of four years, and maximum of eight years.[23]

Results

A total of 5 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[24] PDP Governor Lucky Igbinedion won re-election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Roland Owie and four minor party candidates.[25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32] [33] [34]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,432,891. However, only 79.74% (i.e. 1,142,519) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[35] [36]

References

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 . 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. 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. 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.
  9. News: Aside Oshiomhole and Igbinedion, here are the heavyweights who will shape Edo election. TheCable. May 27, 2021.
  10. News: Edo 2020: PDP's fresh move to reclaim Osadebe Avenue. July 31, 2020. Sun News Online. May 27, 2021.
  11. News: Edo gov: Fury, thrills of last minute campaigns?. September 26, 2016 . Blueprint. May 27, 2021.
  12. Web site: 21 Days to Governorship Olls - AC, Others Battle PDP for the Soul of S-South. March 24, 2007. TMCNET News. May 27, 2021.
  13. Web site: Midwest/Bendel/Edo state Governors 1963-Date . EdoWorld . May 28, 2021.
  14. News: From Obasanjo to Buhari, dis na di Chief of Staff dem wey don serve Nigerian Presidos since 1999. Banjo, Damilola. Lagos. May 13, 2020. BBC News. pcm. May 27, 2021.
  15. News: Edo PDP Crisis: Etsako central suspends party Chairman, passes vote of confidence on Oghiadomhe. Akinrefon, Dapo. May 16, 2021. Vanguard. May 27, 2021.
  16. News: EDO 2020: Oghiadomhe describes governorship poll as most credible. September 20, 2020. Vanguard. May 27, 2021.
  17. News: Edo 2016: Oshiomhole moves to drag Igbinedion, Oghiadomhe, Ize-Iyamu before EFCC. ThisDay. Emenyonu, Adibe. July 25, 2016. Press Reader. May 27, 2021.
  18. Book: Nigeria: Echoes of a Century: Volume Two 1999-2014. Azikiwe, Ifeoha. 2013. 159. 9781481729291. May 27, 2021.
  19. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. May 31, 2021.
  20. News: Prof. Osunbor Selects Lucky Imasuen as Deputy. Fadal, Sylvester. December 20, 2006. iNigerian.com. May 27, 2021.
  21. 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 .
  22. News: Dramatics in the Edo guber race. March 20, 2012. Vanguard. May 27, 2021.
  23. Web site: Governors’ Powers & Authority . 2024-06-24 . National Governors Association.
  24. Web site: NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . February 23, 2003 . Gamji . May 17, 2003.
  25. Web site: Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003 . Nigeriaworld . September 6, 2003 . Odili, Chuck E. . May 20, 2021.
  26. Web site: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005. March 8, 2006. US Department of State. May 22, 2021.
  27. Web site: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2003 AND 2007 ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA. Aondowase, Nyam. 2015. PDF. 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. News: Edo guber: PDP, APC trade wild allegations. Sobechi, Leo. Egbejule, Michael. Benin City. September 13, 2020. The Guardian. May 27, 2021.
  30. News: Forget second term, complete Gelegele port, group admonishes Obaseki. March 18, 2019. Francis, Chuka. The Daily Times. May 27, 2021.
  31. Web site: EDO ELECTION: WHAT WILL THE SUPREME COURT SAY?. Chinenye, Udeh. September 22, 2020. UgamaTV. May 27, 2021.
  32. News: Convicted Nigeria ex-governor to pay $25,750 fine. Ahemba, Tume. Reuters. December 19, 2008. May 27, 2021.
  33. News: Where Is Lucky Igbinedion?. Daily Trust. February 4, 2018. May 27, 2021.
  34. News: Election: 30 notable things you need to know about Edo. September 18, 2020. Premium Times. May 28, 2021.
  35. 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.
  36. 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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