2007 Ogun State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2007 Ogun State gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2003
Previous Year:2003
Next Election:2011
Next Year:2011
Election Date:April 14, 2007
Nominee1:Gbenga Daniel
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:426,132
Nominee2:Ibikunle Amosun
Party2:All Nigeria Peoples Party
Popular Vote2:135,149
Governor
Before Election:Gbenga Daniel
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Gbenga Daniel
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2007 Ogun State gubernatorial election was the 6th gubernatorial election of Ogun State. Held on April 14, 2007, the People's Democratic Party nominee Gbenga Daniel won the election, defeating Ibikunle Amosun of the All Nigeria Peoples Party.[1] [2]

Results

A total of 18 candidates contested in the election. Gbenga Daniel from the People's Democratic Party won the election, defeating Ibikunle Amosun from the All Nigeria Peoples Party. Registered voters was 1,466,308.[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. 2007-04-16.