1979 Borno State gubernatorial election
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July 28, 1979
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The 1979 Borno State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] GNPP's Mohammed Goni won election for a first term to become Borno State's first executive governor, defeating main opposition NPN's Kam Salem in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Mohammed Goni emerged the GNPP candidate after being elected in absentia, defeating Abba Jiddum Gana over a wide margin. Goni polled 166 and Gana 18.[2] Goni's running mate was Ibrahim Anas.[15]
