2015 Nasarawa State gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:2015 Nasarawa State gubernatorial election
Flag Image:Seal of Nasarawa State.svg
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2015 Nasarawa State gubernatorial election
Previous Year:2015
Next Election:2019 Nasarawa State gubernatorial election
Next Year:2019
Election Date:April 11, 2015
Nominee1:Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
Running Mate1:Silas Ali Agara
Party1:All Progressives Congress
Popular Vote1:309,746
Percentage1:50.90%
Nominee2:Labaran Maku
Running Mate2:Abua Alhaji Ibrahim
Party2:All Progressives Grand Alliance
Popular Vote2:178,983
Percentage2:29.41%
Governor
Before Election:Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
Before Party:All Progressives Congress
After Election:Umaru Tanko Al-Makura
After Party:All Progressives Congress
Party3:People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
Nominee3:Yusuf Agabi
Percentage3:19.68%
Popular Vote3:119,782
Image1: APC
Image3: PDP

The 2015 Nasarawa State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 11, 2015, the APC nominee Umaru Tanko Al-Makura won re-election, defeating Labaran Maku of the APGA.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Umaru Tanko Al-Makura emerged APC gubernatorial candidate after defeating 2 other candidates who are Reuben Audu and James Angbazo. He picked Silas Ali Agara as his running mate.[6] Labaran Maku was the APGA candidate with Abua Alhaji Ibrahim as his running mate. 8 candidates contested in the election.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Electoral system

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

Primary election

APC primary

The APC primary election was held on December 6, 2014. Umaru Tanko Al-Makura won the primary election after defeating 2 other candidates, Reuben Audu and James Angbazo.

APGA primary

Labaran Maku was granted waiver by the APGA therefore, emerged the party's flag bearer. Maku's name was sent to INEC as a substitute for Matthew Ombugaku who earlier emerged the governorship candidate in the primary election.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

Results

A total number of 8 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[18] [19] [20]

The total number of 623,279 votes were cast and 771 votes were rejected.[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2015-04-13. APC's Gov. Almakura wins second term in Nasarawa Premium Times Nigeria. 2021-05-01. en-GB.
  2. Web site: 2015-09-10. APC, APGA, PDP and Nasarawa governorship election tribunal. 2021-05-01. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2015-01-06. Embattled APGA Guber Candidate In Nasarawa, Matthew Ombugaku, Vows To Seek Legal Action Against Party, INEC By Rabiu Omaku, Lafia. 2021-05-01. Universal Reporters. en-US.
  4. Web site: INEC Declares Al-makura Winner In Nasarawa State. 2021-05-01. Channels Television.
  5. Web site: 2015-04-13. Al-Makura beats Maku to Nasarawa governorship. 2021-05-01. TheCable. en-US.
  6. Web site: 2014-12-22. Nasarawa: Al-Makura, Agabi pick running mates for 2015 gov race. 2021-05-01. Vanguard News. en-US.
  7. Web site: 2014-10-09. Fresh Political Brawl In Eggon Land, As Stakeholders Compel Laraban Maku, To Step Down For Ewuga, Others By Rabiu Omaku,Lafia. 2021-05-01. Universal Reporters. en-US.
  8. Web site: 2014-12-17. Maku Calls For Cancellation Of Nasarawa PDP Gubernatorial Primary Election. 2021-05-01. SilverbirdTV. en-US.
  9. Web site: The Judgment In The Nasarawa State Governorship Election Petition And The Akwa Ibom Case. 2021-05-01. Nigerian Voice.
  10. Web site: 2015-01-03. 2015 governorship: Big battle in Kwara, Nasarawa, Benue, Rivers and Delta. 2021-05-01. Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. en-US.
  11. Web site: Staff. Daily Post. 2014-10-30. Nasarawa 2015: Mada youths disown Deputy Governor, Luka. 2021-05-01. Daily Post Nigeria. en-US.
  12. Web site: daniel. 2014-12-29. Nasarawa2015: Maku Dumps PDP For APGA. 2021-05-01. Information Nigeria. en-US.
  13. Web site: Nasarawa guber:Maku to get APGA ticket. 2021-05-01. Daily Trust. en.
  14. Web site: NASARAWA 2015: Labaran Maku Dumps PDP, Emerges APGA Governorship Candidate. – Alltimepost.com. 2021-05-01. en-US.
  15. Web site: 2015-01-28. Labaran Maku hits back at David Mark, Ahmadu Ali, others Premium Times Nigeria. 2021-05-01. en-GB.
  16. Web site: 2014-12-28. Shocker: Maku's name already submitted to INEC as Nasarawa APGA candidate. 2021-05-01. Daily Post Nigeria. en-US.
  17. Web site: 2015-08-21. Labaran Maku insists that he won the governorship election. 2021-05-01. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  18. Web site: Nasarawa guber: INEC clears Maku as APGA candidate. January 4, 2015. 2021-05-01. PressReader.
  19. Web site: APGA chieftains pressurise Ewuga to party's senate ticket. 2021-05-01. Daily Trust. en.
  20. Web site: Blueprint. 2014-10-28. Nasarawa youths adopt Maku for 2015. 2021-05-01. Blueprint Newspapers Limited. en-US.
  21. Web site: 2015-04-13. Governorship poll: APC retains Nasarawa, + full results -. 2021-05-01. The Eagle Online. en-US.

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