2003 Ondo State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Ondo State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Ondo State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Ondo State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:April 19, 2003
Nominee1:Olusegun Agagu
Running Mate1:Omolade Oluwateru
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:655,968
Nominee2:Adebayo Adefarati
Party2:Alliance for Democracy (Nigeria)
Popular Vote2:233,900
Governor
Before Election:Adebayo Adefarati
Before Party:Alliance for Democracy (Nigeria)
After Election:Olusegun Agagu
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Ondo State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1] [2] [3] [4] PDP's Olusegun Agagu, a former Deputy Governor to Bamidele Olumilua,[5] won election for a first tenure, defeating Incumbent Governor, AD's Adebayo Adefarati and three other candidates.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Olusegun Agagu emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Omolade Oluwateru.[18]

Electoral system

The Governor of Ondo 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.[19] PDP candidate Olusegun Agagu won election for a first tenure, defeating AD Incumbent Governor, Adebayo Adefarati, and three other candidates.[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,504,181. However, only 63.83% (i.e. 960,080) of registered voters participated in the excerise.[30] [31] [32]

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: Nigeria General Elections 12 & 19 April 2003 and 03 May 2003. European Union Election Observation Mission. May 22, 2021.
  4. Web site: Nigeria's 2003 Elections: The Unacknowledged Violence . Ref World. May 22, 2021.
  5. News: Former Ondo State Governor, Olusegun Agagu Is Dead. Channels TV. May 25, 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: For Southwest PDP, it's time to repeat 2003 victories. Bello, Niyi. July 20, 2017. The Guardian. May 26, 2021.
  10. News: This is how Ondo election will be shaped by group politics, and numbers. October 8, 2020. Amzat, Ajibola. ICIR Nigeria. May 25, 2021.
  11. News: Ondo 2020: The trouble in APC and the fate of PDP. Olumide, Akinrinlola. June 9, 2020. The Guardian. May 25, 2021.
  12. News: Lessons From The Ondo Governorship Election. December 4, 2016. Daily Trust. May 25, 2021.
  13. News: Factors that will shape Ondo poll. The Nation. May 25, 2021.
  14. News: Nigeria: Can PDP Overturn the Existing State of Affairs in Ondo?. February 10, 2020. This Day. Lagos. Okon-Ekong, Nseobong. All Africa. May 25, 2021.
  15. News: ONDO GUBER RACE: Edo resonates as Ondo decides today. October 10, 2020. Johnson, Dayo. Akure. Vanguard. May 25, 2021.
  16. Web site: 5th Memorial Lecture 2018. September 13, 2018. Olusegun Agagu Foundation. May 26, 2021.
  17. News: Agagu's Government, The Worst In Ondo State - Labour Party. Point Blank News. May 26, 2021.
  18. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. October 8, 2020. May 31, 2021. June 2, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213338/https://rainbownigeria.com/2020/10/08/state-governors-and-their-deputies-2/?_gl=1*1ks7sm*_ga*a3BDcWhmU3phVndTOUdnVVRxci10eVBOdC1uTmtXemRFN3Q3OHkxYk9WWHc4MnAtVDdnWEVyVXFERjFtVGV4cw... dead.
  19. Web site: NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . February 23, 2003 . Gamji . May 20, 2021.
  20. Web site: Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003 . Nigeriaworld . September 6, 2003 . Odili, Chuck E. . May 20, 2021.
  21. Web site: Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005. March 8, 2006. US Department of State. May 22, 2021.
  22. Web site: AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2003 AND 2007 ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA. Aondowase, Nyam. 2015. PDF. May 22, 2021.
  23. 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.
  24. News: ONDO DECIDES: Obasanjo, Mimiko, others in closed-door meeting. September 30, 2020. Johnson, Dayo. Akure. Vanguard. May 25, 2021.
  25. News: UPDATED: Tribunal Sacks Ondo State governor, Olusegun Agagu, Declares Mimiko winner. August 25, 2008. Sahara Reporters. May 25, 2021.
  26. News: Segun Agagu : Five years after. September 25, 2018. Teniola, Eric. Vanguard. May 25, 2021.
  27. Web site: Olusegun Agagu. January 24, 2016 . Litcaf. May 25, 2021.
  28. News: Agagu's Ibadan residence deserted as politicians mourn. News Agency of Nigeria. September 14, 2013. Premium Times. May 25, 2021.
  29. News: Ondo State Ex-Gov, Olusegun Agagu is dead-. September 14, 2013. ICIR NIGERIA. May 26, 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.
  31. Web site: A Preliminary Forensic Analysis of INEC's Website So Far . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . April 28, 2003 . Dawodu.com . May 25, 2021.
  32. 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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