2007 Edo State gubernatorial election explained

The 2007 Edo State gubernatorial election held on 14 April 2007 was the 4th gubernatorial election of Edo State. The Peoples Democratic Party nominee Oserheimen Osunbor won the election with 329,740 votes, defeating Adams Oshiomole of the Action Congress of Nigeria with 197,472 votes.[1] [2]

Election Name:2007 Edo State gubernatorial election
Country:Nigeria
Type:Governorship
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2003
Previous Year:2003
Next Election:2012
Next Year:2012
Election Date:14 April 2007
Nominee1:Oserheimen Osunbor
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:329,740
Nominee2:Adams Oshiomhole
Party2:ACN
Popular Vote2:197,472
Governor
Before Election:Lucky Igbinedion
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Oserheimen Osunbor
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

Results

Oserheimen Osunbor from the People's Democratic Party won the election, defeating Adams Oshiomole from the Action Congress of Nigeria. Registered voters was 1,345,410.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2007-04-15. Rigged Elections: Results So Far. 2021-05-17. Sahara Reporters.
  2. Book: Umar, Muhammad Zaiyan. Nigeria and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation. 2007. M. Z.Umar. 978-978-083-347-3. en.
  3. Book: Odey, John Okwoeze. Another Madness Called Election 2007: How Obasanjo, INEC and PDP destroyed democracy in Nigeria, a documentary. 2007. J.O. Odey. 978-978-049-782-8. en.
  4. Web site: 2007-04-16. allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Fashola Wins Lagos, Uduaghan Takes Delta (Page 1 of 3). 2021-05-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20070416091910/https://allafrica.com/stories/200704160094.html. 16 April 2007.