2003 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, Nigeria
2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
The 2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] PDP 's Ayo Fayose won election for a first tenure, defeating Incumbent Governor, AD 's Niyi Adebayo and three other candidates.[ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
Ayo Fayose emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election . His running mate was Abiodun Olujimi .[ 17] [ 18]
The Governor of Ekiti State is elected using the plurality voting system .
A total of five candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[ 19] PDP candidate Ayo Fayose won election for a first tenure, defeating AD Incumbent Governor, Niyi Adebayo , and three other candidates.[ 7] [ 20] [ 21] [ 22] [ 23] [ 24] [ 25] [ 26]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 981,753. However, only 43.47% (i.e. 426,731) of registered voters participated in the exercise.[ 6] [ 7]
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