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The 2003 Imo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Achike Udenwa won the election, defeating Ezekiel Izogu of the APGA.[1]
Achike Udenwa emerged PDP candidate. He picked Ebere Udeagu as his running mate. Ezekiel Izogu was the APGA candidate with J. A. Iroegbu as his running mate.[2]
The Governor of Imo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
The PDP primary election was won by Achike Udenwa. He picked Ebere Udeagu as his running mate.[3]
The APGA primary election was won by Ezekiel Izogu. He picked J. A. Iroegbu as his running mate.
A total number of 11 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,630,494.[4][5][6]
Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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Achike Udenwa | People's Democratic Party | 695,405 | 82.95 | |
Ezekiel Izogu | All Progressives Grand Alliance | 142,942 | 17.05 | |
Total | 838,347 | 100.00 | ||
Registered voters/turnout | 1,630,494 | – | ||
Source: CCSU |