2011 Delta State gubernatorial by-election explained

Election Name:2011 Delta State gubernatorial by-election
After Election:Emmanuel Uduaghan
Before Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Before Election:Emmanuel Uduaghan
Governor
Popular Vote2:138,244
Party2:DPP
Nominee2:Great Ogboru
Popular Vote1:275,253
Party1:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Nominee1:Emmanuel Uduaghan
Election Date:January 6, 2011
Next Year:2015
Next Election:2015
Previous Year:2007
Previous Election:2007
Ongoing:no
Type:presidential
After Party:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)

The 2011 Delta State gubernatorial by-election was the 1st gubernatorial by-election of Delta State after the 2011 Delta State gubernatorial election was annulled. Held on January 6, 2011, the People's Democratic Party nominee Emmanuel Uduaghan won the election, defeating Great Ogboru of the Democratic People's Party.[1] [2]

Results

A total of 15 candidates contested in the election. Emmanuel Uduaghan from the People's Democratic Party won the election, defeating Great Ogboru from the Democratic People's Party. Registered voters was 1,548,647, valid votes was 433,312, votes cast was 450,376, 17,064 votes was cancelled. Emmanuel Uduaghan from the People's Democratic Party won in 14 local government areas, while Great Ogboru from the Democratic People's Party won in 11 out of 25 local government areas in the state.[3] [4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uduaghan Wins Delta Guber Re-run… As Ogboru Rejects Votes Declared by INEC. 2021-05-13. Nigerian Voice.
  2. Web site: Egbosiuba. Dr Michael. Analysis of Recent Delta State Governorship Re-Run » All Things Nigeria. 2021-05-13. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2011-01-07. Uduaghan back from 'leave'. 2021-05-13. Vanguard News. en-US.
  4. Web site: Delta Rerun: INEC declares Uduaghan winner. 2021-05-13. Nigerian Voice.
  5. Web site: 2011-01-08. Inside story of Delta re-run election. 2021-05-13. Vanguard News. en-US.