2003 Nigerian Senate elections in Kano State

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The 2003 Nigerian Senate election in Kano State was held on April 12, 2003, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Kano State. Bello Hayatu Gwarzo representing Kano North and Usman Umar Kibiya representing Kano South won on the platform of All Nigeria Peoples Party, while Rufaisanbi Hanga representing Kano Central won on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. [1] [2] [3]

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Overview

AffiliationPartyTotal
PDP ANPP
Before Election3
After Election123

Summary

District Incumbent PartyElected SenatorParty
Kano North Bello Hayatu Gwarzo ANPP
Kano South Usman Umar Kibiya ANPP
Kano Central Rufai Sani Hanga PDP

Results

Kano North

The election was won by Bello Hayatu Gwarzo of the All Nigeria Peoples Party. [4]

2003 Nigerian Senate election in Kano State
PartyCandidateVotes%
ANPP Bello Hayatu Gwarzo
Total votes
ANPP hold

Kano South

The election was won by Usman Umar Kibiya of the All Nigeria Peoples Party. [5]

2003 Nigerian Senate election in Kano State
PartyCandidateVotes%
ANPP Usman Umar Kibiya
Total votes
ANPP hold

Kano Central

The election was won by Rufaisanbi Hanga of the Peoples Democratic Party. [6]

2003 Nigerian Senate election in Kano State
PartyCandidateVotes%
PDP Rufaisanbi Hanga
Total votes
PDP hold

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