1999 Niger State gubernatorial election
1999 gubernatorial election in Niger State, Nigeria
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The 1999 Niger State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The PDP nominee Abdulkadir Kure won the election, defeating the APP candidate.[1][2][3]
January 9, 1999
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Electoral system
The Governor of Niger State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
PDP primary
The PDP primary election was won by Abdulkadir Kure.[8][9]
Results
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,553,303. Total number of votes cast was 786,979 while number of valid votes was 764,646. Rejected votes were 22,334.[10][11][12]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdulkadir Kure | People's Democratic Party | 600,695 | 79.12 | |
| All People's Party | 158,549 | 20.88 | ||
| Total | 759,244 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 759,244 | 97.14 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 22,334 | 2.86 | ||
| Total votes | 781,578 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,553,303 | 50.32 | ||
| Source: Nigeria World, IFES, Semantics Scholar | ||||