2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Ayo Fayose
Running Mate1:Abiodun Olujimi
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:219,906
Nominee2:Niyi Adebayo
Party2:Alliance for Democracy (Nigeria)
Popular Vote2:168,391
Governor
Before Election:Niyi Adebayo
Before Party:Alliance for Democracy (Nigeria)
After Election:Ayo Fayose
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] PDP's Ayo Fayose won election for a first tenure, defeating Incumbent Governor, AD's Niyi Adebayo and three other candidates.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Ayo Fayose emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Abiodun Olujimi.[15] [16]

Electoral system

The Governor of Ekiti 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.[17] PDP candidate Ayo Fayose won election for a first tenure, defeating AD Incumbent Governor, Niyi Adebayo, and three other candidates.[18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 981,753. However, only 43.47% (i.e. 426,731) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[25] [26]

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. 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: Nigeria: Fayose Wins Ekiti Guber Poll. June 22, 2014. Leadership. Abuja. All Africa. May 25, 2021.
  10. News: Peter Ayodele Fayose: The Ekiti Powerhouse. Dimeji-Ajayi, Damilola. November 15, 2018. The Guardian. May 25, 2021.
  11. News: Money and Violence Hobble Democracy in Nigeria. November 24, 2006. New York Times. May 25, 2021.
  12. News: For Southwest PDP, it's time to repeat 2003 victories. Bello, Niyi. July 20, 2017. The Guardian. May 26, 2021.
  13. Web site:
    1. Elections2019: Peter Ayodele Fayose's Profile
    . Proshare WebTV. March 6, 2018. May 25, 2021.
  14. Web site: FAYOSE, Dr. Peter Ayodele. November 16, 2018 . Blerf. May 25, 2021.
  15. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. May 31, 2021.
  16. News: I have settled rift with Fayose- ex-Ekiti deputy governor. Ayobami, Abimbola. January 23, 2013. Premium Times. May 25, 2021.
  17. Web site: NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . February 23, 2003 . Gamji . May 20, 2021.
  18. Web site: Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003 . Nigeriaworld . September 6, 2003 . Odili, Chuck E. . May 20, 2021.
  19. Web site: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005. March 8, 2006. US Department of State. May 22, 2021.
  20. Web site: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2003 AND 2007 ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA. Aondowase, Nyam. 2015. PDF. May 22, 2021.
  21. 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.
  22. Book: https://www.intechopen.com/books/elections-a-global-perspective/electoral-behavior-and-politics-of-stomach-infrastructure-in-ekiti-state-nigeria-. Electoral Behavior and Politics of Stomach Infrastructure in Ekiti State (Nigeria). Omilusi, Mike. Elections - A Global Perspective. February 6, 2019. 10.5772/intechopen.81387. 978-1-78985-025-3. 159303454. May 25, 2021.
  23. News: In pictures: Fayemi attends the wedding of Fayose's son. November 16, 2019. The News Nigeria. May 25, 2021.
  24. News: Ekiti deputy governor seeks support in guber poll. Afolabi, Ayodele. Ado-Ekiti. January 23, 2018. The Guardian. May 25, 2021.
  25. 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.
  26. 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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