1979 Benue State gubernatorial election
1979 gubernatorial election in Benue State, Nigeria
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The 1979 Benue State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] NPN's Aper Aku won election for a first term to become Benue State's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Aper Aku emerged the NPN candidate at the gubernatorial primary election, after defeating Isaac Shaahu and George Atedze.[14] His running mate was Isah Odoma.[15][16]
Electoral system
The Governor of Benue State is elected using the plurality voting system.
