The 2003 Abia State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003. Incumbent Governor, PDP's

Orji Uzor Kalu Orji Uzor Kalu (born 21 April 1960) is a Nigerian politician and businessperson who is a Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, He also serves as the Chief Whip of the House of Senate, Federal Republic of Nigeria. He served as the ...

won election for a second term, defeating his former deputy, ANPP's Eyinnaya Abaribe, and two other candidates.

won the PDP nomination at the

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. His running mate was

Chima Nwafor Clement Chima Nwafor was a Nigerian surgeon and politician. He served as the first civilian Deputy Governor of Abia State The Deputy Governor of Abia State is the second-highest official of the Government of Abia State who acts as the subord ...

Electoral system

The Governor of Abia State is elected using the

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Results

A total of four candidates registered with the

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to contest in the election. PDP candidate

won election for a second term, defeating three other candidates. The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,285,428. However, only 64.05% (i.e. 823,347) of registered voters participated in the exercise.

References

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