2011 Abia State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2011 Abia State gubernatorial election
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2007
Previous Year:2007
Next Election:2015
Next Year:2015
Election Date:April 26, 2011
Nominee1:Theodore Orji
Party1:People's Democratic Party of Nigeria (Nigeria)
Popular Vote1:641,158
Nominee2:Reagan Ufomba
Party2:All Progressives Grand Alliance
Popular Vote2:49,421
Governor
Before Election:Theodore Orji
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
After Election:Theodore Orji
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The Abia State gubernatorial election of 2011 was the fourth gubernatorial election of Abia State.[1] The election was held on April 26, 2011, with Theodore Orji of the People's Democratic Party declared winner for a second term in office after defeating the All Progressives Grand Alliance nominee Reagan Ufomba.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Supreme Court upholds Orji's election. Daily Post Nigeria. Adoyi. Ali. 26 May 2012. 30 January 2016.
  2. News: Amaechi, Fashola, Orji clinch Second Term. Nigerian Voice. Point Blank News. 30 April 2011. 30 January 2016.