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The 1999 Kaduna State gubernatorial election occurred on January 9, 1999. Ahmed Makarfi of the PDP defeated Suleiman Zuntu of the APP[1] and Wakili Kadima of AD to come winner in the elections.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Ahmed Makarfi emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Stephen Rijo Shekari.[14][15][16]
The Governor of Kaduna State is elected using the plurality voting system.
PDP's Ahmed Makarfi emerged winner in the contest.[17][7][18][19][20][21][22][23]
The total number of registered voters in the state for the election was 2,536,702. However, 2,557,800 were previously issued voting cards in the state.[18][24]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Ahmed Makarfi | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 844,525 | 54.81 | |
Suleiman Zuntu | All People's Party (APP) | 512,544 | 33.26 | |
Wakili Kadima | Alliance for Democracy (AD) | 183,728 | 11.92 | |
Total | 1,540,797 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 2,536,702 | – | ||
Source: Nigeria World, IFES[18] |