The 2019 Borno State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9, 2019, the
APC nominee
Babagana Umara Zulum
Babagana Umara Zulum (born 25 August 1969) is a Nigerian professor and politician. He has served as Governor of Borno State since 2019 under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Early life
Babagana was born on August 25, 1969 ...
won the election, defeating Mohammad Imam of the
PDP.
Babagana Umara Zulum emerged
APC gubernatorial candidate after scoring 4,432 votes and defeating his closest rival, Idris Durkwa, who received 115 votes. He picked Umar Usman Kadafur as his running mate. Mohammad Imam was the PDP candidate with Buba Haruna Biu as his running mate. 32 candidates contested in the election.
Electoral system
The
Governor of Borno is elected using the
plurality voting system
Plurality voting refers to electoral systems in which a candidate, or candidates, who poll more than any other counterpart (that is, receive a plurality), are elected. In systems based on single-member districts, it elects just one member per ...
.
Primary election
APC primary
The APC
primary election
Primary elections, or direct primary are a voting process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an upcoming general election, local election, or by-election. Depending on the ...
was held on September 30, 2018.
Babagana Umara Zulum
Babagana Umara Zulum (born 25 August 1969) is a Nigerian professor and politician. He has served as Governor of Borno State since 2019 under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Early life
Babagana was born on August 25, 1969 ...
won the primary election polling 4,432 votes against 9 other candidates. His closest rival was Idris Durkwa, who came a distant second with 115 votes, while Kashim Imam came third with 20 votes.
Candidates
*Party nominee:
Babagana Umara Zulum
Babagana Umara Zulum (born 25 August 1969) is a Nigerian professor and politician. He has served as Governor of Borno State since 2019 under the platform of the All Progressive Congress (APC).
Early life
Babagana was born on August 25, 1969 ...
: former commissioner for reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement
*Running mate:
Umar Usman Kadafur
*Idris Durkwa
*Kashim Imam
*Gambo Lawan
*Atom Magira
*Mustapha Shehuri
*Baba Ahmed Jidda: Nigeria ambassador to China
*Umara Kumalia
*Umar Alkali
*Abba Jato
PDP primary
The PDP
primary election
Primary elections, or direct primary are a voting process by which voters can indicate their preference for their party's candidate, or a candidate in general, in an upcoming general election, local election, or by-election. Depending on the ...
was held on September 30, 2018. Mohammad Iman won the primary election polling 2,785 votes against 2 other candidates. His closest rival was Kyari Abba Bukar came second with 52 votes, while Mohammed Wakil came third with 20 votes.
Candidates
*Party nominee: Mohammad Imam
*Running mate: Buba Haruna Biu
*Kyari Abba Bukar
*Mohammed Wakil
Results
A total number of 32 candidates registered with the
Independent National Electoral Commission
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was established in 1998 and is the electoral body which oversees elections in Nigeria.
History
Regulation and administration of elections
The administration of democratic elections in Nige ...
to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,316,218, while 1,292,138 voters were accredited. Total number of votes cast was 1,289,027, while number of valid votes was 1,266,967. Rejected votes were 22,060.
By local government area
Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. The total valid votes of 1,266,967 represents the 32 political parties that participated in the election.
Blue represents LGAs won by Babagana Umara Zulum.
Green represents LGAs won by Mohammad Imam.
References
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