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The 1999 Imo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The PDP nominee Achike Udenwa won the election, defeating the APP candidate. [1] [2] [3]
The Governor of Imo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
The PDP primary election was won by Achike Udenwa. [8] [9]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,627,939. Total number of votes cast was 799,248 while number of valid votes was 783,051. Rejected votes were 16,197. [10] [11] [12]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achike Udenwa | People's Democratic Party | 388,680 | 50.60 | |
| All People's Party | 379,491 | 49.40 | ||
| Total | 768,171 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 768,171 | 97.94 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 16,197 | 2.06 | ||
| Total votes | 784,368 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,627,939 | 48.18 | ||
| Source: Nigeria World, IFES, Semantics Scholar | ||||
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