1979 Benue State gubernatorial election information
1979 gubernatorial election in Benue State, Nigeria
1979 Benue State gubernatorial election
July 28, 1979
1983 →
Nominee
Aper Aku
Party
NPN
Running mate
Isah Odoma
Governor before election
Adebayo Lawal
Nigerian military junta
Elected Governor
Aper Aku
NPN
The 1979 Benue State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] NPN's Aper Aku won election for a first term to become Benue State's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]
Aper Aku emerged the NPN candidate at the gubernatorial primary election, after defeating Isaac Shaahu and George Atedze.[14] His running mate was Isah Odoma.[15][16]
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