1983 Imo State gubernatorial election

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1983 Imo State gubernatorial election
  1979 August 13, 1983 1991  
 
Nominee Sam Mbakwe
Party NPP

Governor before election

Sam Mbakwe
NPP

Elected Governor

Sam Mbakwe
NPP

The 1983 Imo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on August 13, 1983. The NPP nominee Sam Mbakwe won the election, defeating other candidates. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Sam Mbakwe emerged NPP candidate. [5] [6] [7]

Electoral system

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

Primary election

NPP primary

The NPP primary election was won by Sam Mbakwe. [8] [9]

Results

CandidateParty
Sam Mbakwe Nigerian People's Party
Total
Source: World States Men

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References

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