2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial by-election explained

Election Name:2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2007 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:2014 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2014
Election Date:25 April & 5 May 2009
Nominee1:Segun Oni
Running Mate1:Sikiru Tae Lawal
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:111,140
Nominee2:Kayode Fayemi
Party2:AC
Popular Vote2:107,011
Governor
Before Election:Segun Oni
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Segun Oni
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial election was held on 25 April 2009.[1] [2] It was, however, not until 5 May 2009, that the exercise was concluded due to electoral violence.[3] [4] [5] [6] Incumbent PDP Governor Segun Oni won re-election in the supplementary election, defeating AC Kayode Fayemi candidate to emerge winner.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]

Segun Oni emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Sikiru Tae Lawal.[17]

Electoral system

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

Results

The two main contenders registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the re-run election were PDP Governor Segun Oni, who won the contest, and ACN's Kayode Fayemi, who follows closely. The election results were later legally contested by the Fayemi in the court.[3] [18] [19] [20]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ekiti Governorship Election Re –Run: A showcase of National Shame . May 12, 2009 . . May 19, 2021.
  2. News: Oni vs Fayemi: Ekiti politics of survival, grudge . Afolabi, Ayodele . . April 21, 2019 . The Guardian . May 19, 2021.
  3. News: Ekiti: How Fayemi became governor . October 16, 2010 . Ndujihe, Clifford . Akinyemi, Demola . Vanguard . May 19, 2021.
  4. News: Tension in Ekiti ahead ruling on governorship election . October 15, 2010 . May 19, 2021.
  5. News: Fresh crisis trails Ekiti rerun election . May 3, 2009 . Oyibos Online . May 19, 2021.
  6. News: Nigeria: Ekiti Rerun Election in a Stalemate . April 27, 2009 . Election Guide . May 19, 2021.
  7. News: Nigeria: Fayemi Steps in as Court Sacks Oni . October 15, 2010 . This Day . . Sulaiman, Hammed Shittu' Toba . Ogbu, Ahamefula . Okocha, Chucks . All Africa . May 19, 2021.
  8. News: Kayode Fayemi: Ekiti Governorship Candidate. The Africa Confidential Interview . May 13, 2009 . Africa Confidential . May 19, 2021.
  9. News: Ekiti Election: Why some states for Nigeria get different dates . July 13, 2018 . . pcm . May 19, 2021.
  10. News: Disputed State Election Boosts Possibility of Further Legal Challenges by Nigerian Opposition . November 2, 2009 . . May 19, 2021.
  11. Book: A Decade of Nigeria: Politics, Economy and Society 2004-2016. Bergstresser, Heinrich. May 8, 2017. BRILL . 9789004347410. May 31, 2021.
  12. Book: https://brill.com/view/book/9789004347410/B9789004347410_007.xml. Nigeria in 2009. Bergstresser, Heinrich. A Decade of Nigeria. 121–144. 10.1163/9789004347410_007. Brill. 2017. 9789004347410. May 31, 2021.
  13. Web site: Gubernatorial Elections in Ekiti State, Nigeria. June 23, 2014. U.S. Department of State. May 31, 2021.
  14. Violence and Votes in Nigeria: The Dominance of Incumbents in the Use of Violence to Rig Elections. Onapajo, Hakeem. Africa Spectrum. August 1, 2014. 49. 2. 27–51. Sage Journals. 10.1177/000203971404900202. 146639943. free.
  15. Web site: What Fayemi proves in Ekiti. Awoniyi, Femi. Trumpet. January 13, 2014 . May 31, 2021.
  16. Web site: Nigeria: Could Ekiti Voting Debacle Be Turning Point?. Joseph, Richard. May 4, 2009. Brookings. May 31, 2021.
  17. Web site: State Governors and Their Deputies. Emmanuel, Odang. Rainbow Nigeria. May 31, 2021.
  18. Web site: Jubilation In Ekiti: Fayemi In, Oni Out, Appeal Court In Landmark Judgment . October 15, 2010. May 19, 2021 . PM News.
  19. News: Maurice Iwu, Ayoka Adebayo Slammed As Court Declares Fayemi Ekiti Governor. October 15, 2010. Sahara Reporters. May 31, 2021.
  20. News: Ekiti East By-election and specter of vicious bloodletting, violence. Afolabi, Ayodele. March 24, 2021. The Guardian. May 31, 2021.

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