2003 Osun State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2003 Osun State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1999 Osun State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1999
Next Election:2007 Osun State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2007
Election Date:19 April 2003
Nominee1:Olagunsoye Oyinlola
Running Mate1:Erelu Olusola Obada
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:493,509
Nominee2:Adebisi Akande
Party2:Alliance for Democracy (Nigeria)
Popular Vote2:237,041
Governor
Before Election:Adebisi Akande
Before Party:Alliance for Democracy (Nigeria)
After Election:Olagunsoye Oyinlola
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2003 Osun State gubernatorial election occurred on 19 April 2003.[1] [2] [3] [4] PDP's Olagunsoye Oyinlola won election for a first tenure, defeating Incumbent Governor, AD's Adebisi Akande and ANPP's Lai Oriowo.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Olagunsoye Oyinlola won out of over 22 PDP governorship aspirants at the primary election.[15] His running mate was Olusola Obada.[16]

Electoral system

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

Results

A total of three candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[17] PDP candidate Olagunsoye Oyinlola won election for a first tenure, defeating AD Incumbent Governor, Adebisi Akande, and ANPP's Lai Oriowo.[18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,367,627. However, only 58.63% (i.e. 801,812) of registered voters participated in the excerise.[25] [26] [27]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Nigeria Presidential and Gubernatorial Elections 2003 . EU Election Observation Mission . Abuja . PDF . April 22, 2003 . 25 May 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. 22 May 2021.
  4. Web site: Nigeria's 2003 Elections: The Unacknowledged Violence . Ref World. 22 May 2021.
  5. 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 . 20 May 2021. 27 March 2013 .
  6. 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.
  7. 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. 23 May 2003. 10.1111/1467-825X.00177. 23 May 2021.
  8. News: For Southwest PDP, it's time to repeat 2003 victories. Bello, Niyi. 20 July 2017. The Guardian. 26 May 2021.
  9. News: Oyinlola's twists and turns. 11 August 2014. Akinrefon, Dapo. Vanguard. 26 May 2021.
  10. News: Oyinlola vs Aregbesola: Eminent Nigerians hail judgment Court of Appeal. 26 November 2010. Vanguard. 26 May 2021.
  11. Web site: Former Osun Governor, Olagunsoye Oyinlola and his political sojourn. Olufemi, Alfred. 17 March 2020. All News. 26 May 2021.
  12. Web site: PRINCE OLAGUNSOYE OYINLOLA. Centre for Black Culture. 26 May 2021.
  13. News: Oyinlola, an officer, statesman at 65. Ogunbambo, Sina. 3 February 2016. The Guardian. 26 May 2021.
  14. News: Oyinlola Resigns As NIMC Chairman, Thanks Buhari. 10 May 2018. Channels TV. 26 May 2021.
  15. 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 .
  16. 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.
  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. Web site: Nigerian Cleared candidates towards 2014 & 2019 Elections!. Nigeria Decides. May 26, 2021.
  23. News: My Travails In The Hands of Brigadier-General Olagunsoye Oyinlola (rtd) And His Goons. Sahara Reporters. May 26, 2021.
  24. News: Osun Election: PDP suffers setback as Oyinlola dumps party, defects to APC. Owete, Festus. August 5, 2014. Premium Times. May 26, 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. Web site: A Preliminary Forensic Analysis of INEC's Website So Far . Aluko . Mobolaji E. . April 28, 2003 . Dawodu.com . May 25, 2021.
  27. 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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