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The 1999 Bauchi State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The PDP nominee, Adamu Mu'azu, polled 56% of total vote[1] to win the election, defeating the APP candidate and others.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Adamu Mu'azu defeated Alhaji Tafawa Balewa at the PDP primary election to become the party's candidate.[11] His running mate was Abdulmalik Mohammed.[12][13]
The Governor of Bauchi State is elected using the plurality voting system.
PDP's Adamu Mu'azu emerged winner in the contest.[14][7][15][16][17][18]
The total number of registered voters in the state for the election was 1,941,913. However, 1,997,000 were previously issued voting cards in the state.[15][19]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Adamu Mu'azu | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 503,447 | 55.64 | |
All People's Party (APP) | 386,174 | 42.68 | ||
Alliance for Democracy (AD) | 15,168 | 1.68 | ||
Total | 904,789 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 1,941,913 | – | ||
Source: Nigeria World, IFES[15] |