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The 1999 Jigawa State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The APP nominee Ibrahim Saminu Turaki won the election, defeating the PDP candidate. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
Ibrahim Saminu Turaki emerged APP candidate. [6] [7]
The Governor of Jigawa State is elected using the plurality voting system.
The APP primary election was won by Ibrahim Saminu Turaki. [8] [9]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,568,423. Total number of votes cast was 540,764 while number of valid votes was 540,764. Rejected votes were 0. [10] [11] [12]
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibrahim Saminu Turaki | AD | 279,591 | 52.22 | |
| People's Democratic Party | 255,773 | 47.78 | ||
| Total | 535,364 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 535,364 | 100.00 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 0 | 0.00 | ||
| Total votes | 535,364 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,568,423 | 34.13 | ||
| Source: Nigeria World, IFES, Semantics Scholar | ||||
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