2003 Kebbi State gubernatorial election

2003 gubernatorial election in Kebbi State, Nigeria

2003 Kebbi State gubernatorial election | <- 1999 | April 19, 2003 | 2007 ->

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Nominee  | Adamu Aliero | Saidu Samaila Sambawa |
Party  | ANPP | PDP
Running mate  | Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu  | Sidi Bawa
Popular vote  | 502,903 | 299,120

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| Governor before election

Adamu Aliero
ANPP

| Elected Governor

Adamu Aliero
ANPP

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The 2003 Kebbi State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003. ANPP candidate Adamu Aliero won the election, defeating PDP Saidu Samaila Sambawa and 2 other candidates.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

## Results

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Adamu Aliero from the ANPP won the election.[8][9][10][11][12][13][14] Four candidates contested the election.[15][16][17][18]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,343,549; total votes cast were 886,324; valid votes were 802,509; and rejected votes were 83,815.[19][20][21][22][23]

* Adamu Aliero, (ANPP)- 502,903
* Saidu Samaila Sambawa, PDP\- 299,120
* Wali Ahmed, NDP\- 252
* Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, UNPP\- 234

## References

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19. ^ "Daily Trust - LG polls: March 27 not compulsory – Aliero". news.biafranigeriaworld.com. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
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21. ^ "Harmonious working relationship among 3 arms of government excites Bagudu". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. April 19, 2021. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
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