2019 Borno State gubernatorial election

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2019 Borno State gubernatorial election
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Nominee Babagana Umara Zulum Mohammad Imam
Party APC PDP
Running mate Umar Usman Kadafur Buba Haruna Biu
Popular vote 1,175,440 66,115

Governor before election

Kashim Shettima
APC

Elected Governor

Babagana Umara Zulum
APC

The 2019 Borno State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9, 2019, the APC nominee Babagana Umara Zulum won the election, defeating Mohammad Imam of the PDP.[1][2][3][4][5]

Babagana Umara Zulum emerged APC gubernatorial candidate after scoring 4,432 votes and defeating his closest rival, Idris Durkwa, who received 115 votes.[6][7][8][9][10] He picked Umar Usman Kadafur as his running mate.[11][12][13][14][15] Mohammad Imam was the PDP candidate with Buba Haruna Biu as his running mate.[16][17][18][19][20] 32 candidates contested in the election.[21]

Electoral system[edit]

The Governor of Borno is elected using the plurality voting system.

Primary election[edit]

APC primary[edit]

The APC primary election was held on September 30, 2018.[22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44] Babagana Umara Zulum won the primary election polling 4,432 votes against 9 other candidates.[45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67][68][69][70][71][72][73] His closest rival was Idris Durkwa, who came a distant second with 115 votes, while Kashim Imam came third with 20 votes.[74][75][76][77][78][79][80][81][82][83][84][85][86][87][88][89][90][91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99][100][101][102][103][104][105][106][107][108][109]

Candidates[edit]

  • Party nominee: Babagana Umara Zulum: former commissioner for reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement
  • Running mate: Umar Usman Kadafur
  • Idris Durkwa
  • Kashim Imam
  • Gambo Lawan
  • Atom Magira
  • Mustapha Shehuri
  • Baba Ahmed Jidda: Nigeria ambassador to China
  • Umara Kumalia
  • Umar Alkali
  • Abba Jato

PDP primary[edit]

The PDP primary election was held on September 30, 2018.[110][111][112][113][114][115][116][117][118] Mohammad Iman won the primary election polling 2,785 votes against 2 other candidates. His closest rival was Kyari Abba Bukar came second with 52 votes, while Mohammed Wakil came third with 20 votes.[119][120][121][122][123][124][125][126][127][128][129][130][131]

Candidates[edit]

  • Party nominee: Mohammad Imam
  • Running mate: Buba Haruna Biu
  • Kyari Abba Bukar
  • Mohammed Wakil

Results[edit]

A total number of 32 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.[21]

The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,316,218, while 1,292,138 voters were accredited. Total number of votes cast was 1,289,027, while number of valid votes was 1,266,967. Rejected votes were 22,060.[132][133][134][135][136]

CandidatePartyVotes%
Babagana Umara ZulumAll Progressives Congress1,175,44092.78
Mohammad ImamPeople's Democratic Party66,1155.22
Other candidates25,4122.01
Total1,266,967100.00
Valid votes1,266,96798.29
Invalid/blank votes22,0601.71
Total votes1,289,027100.00
Registered voters/turnout2,316,21855.65
Source: Premium Times

By local government area[edit]

Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. The total valid votes of 1,266,967 represents the 32 political parties that participated in the election. Blue represents LGAs won by Babagana Umara Zulum. Green represents LGAs won by Mohammad Imam.[137]

LGA Babagana Umara Zulum

APC

Mohammad Imam

PDP

Total Votes
# % # % #
Abadam 9,968 50
Askira/Uba 58,719 9,800
Bayo 33,752 1,903
Biu 46,794 5,597
Damboa 36,617 721
Gwoza 120,213 3,118
Gubio 33,203 419
Guzamala 28,030 277
Dikwa 22,138 1,542
Kaga 16,647 1,166
Kala/Balge 35,780 497
Kukawa 29,040 344
Kwaya Kusar 19,790 6,860
Mafa 53,011 163
Magumeri 22,261 123
Marte 19,329 173
Mobbar 35,828 622
Monguno 41,999 493
Ngala 42,301 1,910
Nganzai 20,196 907
Chibok 19,370 1,804
Konduga 31,484 2,407
Jere 122,384 3,440
Bama 54,783 1,036
Hawul 29,845 7,039
Maiduguri 168,952 5,493
Shani 23,006 8,205
Totals 1,175,440 66,115 1,266,967

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