2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election

2003 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, Nigeria

2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election

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Nominee  | Ayo Fayose | Niyi Adebayo |
Party  | PDP | AD
Running mate  | Abiodun Olujimi |
Popular vote  | 219,906 | 168,391

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| Governor before election

Niyi Adebayo

| Elected Governor

Ayo Fayose
PDP

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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]

## Electoral system

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The Governor of Ekiti State is elected using the plurality voting system.

## Results

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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]

Candidate| Party| Votes| %

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| Ayo Fayose| People's Democratic Party (PDP)| 219,906| 56.63
| Niyi Adebayo| Alliance for Democracy (AD)| 168,391| 43.37
| Reuben Famuyibo| All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP)|
| United Nigeria People's Party (UNPP)|
| Femi Falana| National Conscience Party (NCP)|
Total| 388,297| 100.00
Registered voters/turnout| 981,753| –
Source: Gamji,[19] Africa Update,[7] Dawodu[6]

## References

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1. ^ Nigeria Presidential and Gubernatorial Elections 2003 (PDF). Abuja: EU Election Observation Mission. April 22, 2003. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
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4. ^ "Nigeria General Elections 12 & 19 April 2003 and 03 May 2003" (PDF). European Union Election Observation Mission. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
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6. ^ a b c Aluko, Mobolaji E. (May 25, 2003). "What Happened in the South-West – The Myth of Massive Repudiation & Enthusiastic Acceptance". Burtonsville, MD, USA: Dawodu.com. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
7. ^ a b c d Akinyele, T. A. (Fall 2004). "The 2003 Elections in Nigeria: Views from a Policy Maker". Africa Update. XI (4). CCSU. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
8. ^ "PDP captures 27 states; ANPP-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory". Biafra Nigeria World.com. April 22, 2003. Archived from the original on March 27, 2013. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
9. ^ "Nigerian States". World Statesmen. Archived from the original on May 28, 2010. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
10. ^ "Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series, April 1st-30th 2003 Published May 29th 2003". Africa Research Bulletin: Political, Social and Cultural Series. 40 (4). Wiley Online Library: 15255–15290\. May 23, 2003. doi:10.1111/1467-825X.00177. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
11. ^ "Nigeria: Fayose Wins Ekiti Guber Poll". All Africa. Abuja: Leadership. June 22, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
12. ^ Dimeji-Ajayi, Damilola (November 15, 2018). "Peter Ayodele Fayose: The Ekiti Powerhouse". The Guardian. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
13. ^ "Money and Violence Hobble Democracy in Nigeria". New York Times. November 24, 2006. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
14. ^ Bello, Niyi (July 20, 2017). "For Southwest PDP, it's time to repeat 2003 victories". The Guardian. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
15. ^ "#Elections2019: Peter Ayodele Fayose's Profile". Proshare WebTV. March 6, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
16. ^ "FAYOSE, Dr. Peter Ayodele". Blerf. November 16, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
17. ^ Emmanuel, Odang. "State Governors and Their Deputies". Rainbow Nigeria. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
18. ^ Ayobami, Abimbola (January 23, 2013). "I have settled rift with Fayose- ex-Ekiti deputy governor". Premium Times. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
19. ^ a b Aluko, Mobolaji E. (February 23, 2003). "NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003: Update 006: Nigerian Presidential & Gubernatorial Candidates". Gamji. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
20. ^ Odili, Chuck E., ed. (September 6, 2003). "Nigerian State Elected Governors 2003". Nigeriaworld. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
21. ^ "Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor 2005". US Department of State. March 8, 2006. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
22. ^ Aondowase, Nyam (2015). "AN ANALYSIS OF THE 2003 AND 2007 ELECTORAL VIOLENCE IN NIGERIA" (PDF). Retrieved May 22, 2021.
23. ^ Onoja, Adoyi (2009). "Nature, Character and Outcomes of Post Election Challenges in Nigeria" (JSTOR). Journal of the Historical Society of Nigeria. 18. Historical Society of Nigeria: 79–104\. JSTOR 41854929. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
24. ^ Omilusi, Mike (February 6, 2019). "Electoral Behavior and Politics of Stomach Infrastructure in Ekiti State (Nigeria)". Elections - A Global Perspective. doi:10.5772/intechopen.81387. ISBN 978-1-78985-025-3. S2CID 159303454. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
25. ^ "In pictures: Fayemi attends the wedding of Fayose's son". The News Nigeria. November 16, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
26. ^ Afolabi, Ayodele (January 23, 2018). "Ekiti deputy governor seeks support in guber poll". The Guardian. Ado-Ekiti. Retrieved May 25, 2021.

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