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The 1999 Delta State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The PDP nominee James Ibori won the election, defeating the APP candidate.[1][2][3]
The Governor of Delta State is elected using the plurality voting system.
The PDP primary election was won by James Ibori.[8][9]
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,547,685. Total number of votes cast was 911,605, while number of valid votes was 899,287. Rejected votes were 12,318.[10][11][12]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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James Ibori | People's Democratic Party | 558,332 | 65.28 | |
All People's Party | 296,902 | 34.72 | ||
Total | 855,234 | 100.00 | ||
Valid votes | 855,234 | 98.58 | ||
Invalid/blank votes | 12,318 | 1.42 | ||
Total votes | 867,552 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 1,547,685 | 56.05 | ||
Source: Nigeria World, IFES, Semantics Scholar |