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The 1999 Ebonyi State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The PDP nominee Sam Egwu won the election, defeating the APP candidate. [1] [2] [3]
The Governor of Ebonyi State is elected using the plurality voting system.
The PDP primary election was won by Sam Egwu. [8] [9]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 902,327. Total number of votes cast was 517,893, while number of valid votes was 505,862. Rejected votes were 12,031. [10] [11] [12]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Egwu | People's Democratic Party | 272,559 | 56.12 | |
| All People's Party | 213,106 | 43.88 | ||
| Total | 485,665 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 485,665 | 97.58 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 12,031 | 2.42 | ||
| Total votes | 497,696 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 902,327 | 55.16 | ||
| Source: Nigeria World, IFES, Semantics Scholar | ||||
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