1983 gubernatorial election in Imo State, Nigeria
1983 Imo State gubernatorial election
The 1983 Imo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on August 13, 1983. The NPP nominee Sam Mbakwe won the election, defeating other candidates.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Sam Mbakwe emerged NPP candidate.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
The Governor of Imo State is elected using the plurality voting system .
The NPP primary election was won by Sam Mbakwe .[ 8] [ 9]
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