2010 Anambra State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2010 Anambra State gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2007 Anambra State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:2013 Anambra State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2013
Election Date:February 6, 2010
Turnout:16.33%
Nominee1:Peter Obi
Running Mate1:Emeka Sibeudu
Party1:All Progressives Grand Alliance
Popular Vote1:97,843
Percentage1:34.39%
Nominee2:Chris Ngige
Party2:ACN
Popular Vote2:60,240
Percentage2:21.17%
Governor
Before Election:Peter Obi
Before Party:All Progressives Grand Alliance
After Election:Peter Obi
After Party:All Progressives Grand Alliance

The 2010 Anambra State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on February 6, 2010. The APGA nominee Peter Obi won the election, defeating Chris Ngige of the Action Congress of Nigeria.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

Peter Obi emerged APGA candidate. He picked Emeka Sibeudu as his running mate. Chris Ngige was the ACN candidate. 25 candidates contested in the election.[9] [10]

Electoral system

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

Primary election

APGA primary

The APGA primary election was won by Peter Obi. He picked Emeka Sibeudu as his running mate.[11]

ACN primary

The ACN primary election was won by Chris Ngige.[12] [13] [14]

Results

A total number of 25 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,844,815. Total number of votes cast was 301,232, while number of valid votes was 284,547. Rejected votes were 16,685.[15] [16] [17] [18]

By local government area

Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. The total valid votes of 284,547 represents the 25 political parties that participated in the election.

Green represents LGAs won by Peter Obi. Blue represents LGAs won by Chris Ngige. Yellow represents LGAs won by other candidates in the election. Charles Soludo of the People's Democratic Party won Oyi LGA polling 4,374 votes and Anambra East LGA polling 2,720 votes. Andy Uba of the Labour Party won Ayamelum LGA polling 6,301 votes. Nicholas Ukachukwu of the Hope Democratic Party won Nnewi South LGA polling 5,577 votes.
LGAPeter ObiAPGAChris NgigeACNTotal Votes
%%
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Njikokabgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 5,445bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 2,931bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Dunukofiabgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 1,319bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 2,823bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Awka Southbgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 6,082bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 3,718bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=yellow align="center" Ayamelumbgcolor=yellow align="center" 4,322bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center" 2,433bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Anaochabgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 14,693bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,646bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Orumba Southbgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 2,589bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,649bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Ekwusigobgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 4,030bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 2,454bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Aguatabgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 6,235bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,881bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Onitsha Northbgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 6,602bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 2,459bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Ogbarubgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 5,280bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,870bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Idemili Southbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 2,049bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 9,043bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=yellow align="center" Oyibgcolor=yellow align="center" 1,864bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center" 2,885bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Orumba Northbgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 6,298bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,270bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Awka Northbgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 3,716bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,454bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Onitsha Southbgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 10,017bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 3,511bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Ihialabgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 5,996bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,803bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=yellow align="center" Anambra Eastbgcolor=yellow align="center" 1,889bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center" 754bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center"
bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" Anambra Westbgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 2,941bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" 1,281bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center" bgcolor=#90EE90 align="center"
bgcolor=yellow align="center" Nnewi Southbgcolor=yellow align="center" 2,061bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center" 2,469bgcolor=yellow align="center" bgcolor=yellow align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Idemili Northbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 1,181bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 7,936bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" Nnewi Northbgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 3,234bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" 3,970bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center" bgcolor=#87BEEB align="center"
Totals97,84360,240284,547

Notes and References

  1. Web site: admin. Gov Peter Obi Wins Anambra Polls …VP Congratulates Obi. 2021-05-20. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2009-12-19. Anambra 2010: Ojukwu promises Obi will return. 2021-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20091219210816/http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/29334/1/Anambra-2010-Ojukwu-promises-Obi-will--return-/Page1.html. December 19, 2009.
  3. Web site: 2010-02-09. ANAMBRA ELECTIONS: Live exit poll. 2021-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20100209094924/http://234next.com/csp/cms/sites/Next/Home/5523364-146/anambra_elections_live_exit_poll_.csp. February 9, 2010.
  4. Web site: 2010-02-11. UPDATED: Anambra Guber Live !-Election results according to INEC. 2021-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20100211120703/http://saharareporters.com/real-news/sr-headlines/5073-anambra-guber-live-election-results-according-to-inec.html. February 11, 2010.
  5. Web site: 2010-02-07. INEC declares Obi winner of Anambra polls. 2021-05-20. Vanguard News. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2010-04-25. The Sun News On-line . 2021-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20100425074913/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/news/national/2010/mar/18/national-18-03-2010-003.htm. April 25, 2010.
  7. Web site: Problems with Vote for Governor in Nigeria's Anambra State Voice of America - English. 2021-05-20. www.voanews.com. en.
  8. Web site: 2010-02-12. THISDAY ONLINE / Nigeria news / African views on global news. 2021-05-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20100212105816/http://www.thisdayonline.com/nview.php?id=165947. February 12, 2010.
  9. Web site: Nigeria's Anambra state vote begins. 2021-05-20. www.aljazeera.com. en.
  10. Web site: 2009-10-10. ANAMBRA 2010: Meet the candidates. 2021-05-20. Vanguard News. en-US.
  11. Web site: Nigerian Governor Re-Elected as Pressure on President Grows Voice of America - English. 2021-05-20. www.voanews.com. en.
  12. Web site: 2011-02-15. Ngige joins senatorial race. 2021-05-20. Vanguard News. en-US.
  13. Web site: 2013-07-23. 'Ngige is best man for Anambra governorship'. 2021-05-20. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
  14. Web site: 2011 Elections: ACN shows great potentials by Olufemi Adisa. 2021-05-20. www.pointblanknews.com.
  15. Web site: 2010-02-17. ANAMBRA-2010 - Summary of the Results of the Gubernatorial Election of February 6, 2010. 2021-05-20. NigerianMuse. en-US.
  16. Web site: ANAMBRA-2010: Final Results & Analysis for Anambra-2010 Governorship Election from Form EC8D. 2021-05-20. groups.google.com.
  17. Web site: Anambra Governorship Election 2013: Set for battle. 2021-05-20. afripol.org.
  18. Web site: ANAMBRA: OBI, SIBEUDU SWORN IN AS GOV, DEPUTY. 2021-05-20. Nigerian Voice.

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