2003 Nigerian Senate elections in Enugu State

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The 2003 Nigerian Senate election in Enugu State was held on April 12, 2003, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Enugu State. Ken Nnamani representing Enugu East, Ike Ekweremadu representing Enugu West and Fidelis Okoro representing Enugu North all won on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. [1] [2] [3]

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Overview

AffiliationPartyTotal
PDP AD
Before Election3
After Election303

Summary

District Incumbent PartyElected SenatorParty
Enugu East Ken Nnamani PDP
Enugu West Ike Ekweremadu PDP
Enugu North Fidelis Okoro PDP

Results

Enugu East

The election was won by Ken Nnamani of the Peoples Democratic Party. [4]

2003 Nigerian Senate election in Enugu State
PartyCandidateVotes%
PDP Ken Nnamani
Total votes
PDP hold

Enugu West

The election was won by Ike Ekweremadu of the Peoples Democratic Party. [5]

2003 Nigerian Senate election in Enugu State
PartyCandidateVotes%
PDP Ike Ekweremadu
Total votes
PDP hold

Enugu North

The election was won by Fidelis Okoro of the Peoples Democratic Party. [6]

2003 Nigerian Senate election in Enugu State
PartyCandidateVotes%
PDP Fidelis Okoro
Total votes
PDP hold

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