2003 Enugu State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Enugu State gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Enugu State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Enugu State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Chimaroke Nnamani
Running Mate1:Okechukwu Ezewata Itanyi
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:1,072,173
Nominee2:Onu Solomon
Running Mate2:Walter Obiorah Oji
Party Name:no
Party2:NRP
Popular Vote2:59,144
Governor
Before Election:Chimaroke Nnamani
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Chimaroke Nnamani
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Enugu State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Chimaroke Nnamani won the election, defeating Onu Solomon of the NRP.[1]

Chimaroke Nnamani emerged PDP candidate. He picked Okechukwu Ezewata Itanyi as his running mate. Onu Solomon was the NRP candidate with Walter Obiorah Oji as his running mate.[2]

Electoral system

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

Primary election

PDP primary

The PDP primary election was won by Chimaroke Nnamani. He picked Okechukwu Ezewata Itanyi as his running mate.[3]

NRP primary

The NRP primary election was won by Onu Solomon. He picked Walter Obiorah Oji as his running mate.

Results

A total number of 13 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,479,542. Total number of votes cast was 1,215,809, while number of valid votes was 1,207,114. Rejected votes were 8,695.[4] [5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2003-03-11. Nigeria 2003 - Gubernatorial candidates. 2021-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20030311193710/http://www.kwenu.com/2003/gubernatorial_candidates.htm. March 11, 2003.
  2. Web site: 2013-04-04. PDP captures 27 states; ANPP-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory. live. 2021-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20130404081833/http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/apr/22/072.html. April 4, 2013.
  3. Web site: NIGERIAN STATE ELECTED GOVERNORS - 2003. 2021-05-20. nigeriaworld.com.
  4. Web site: NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003. 2021-05-20. www.gamji.com.
  5. Web site: Africa Update. 2021-05-20. web.ccsu.edu.
  6. Web site: 19 April 2003 Gubernatorial Elections in Nigeria. 2021-05-20. africanelections.tripod.com.