1979 Borno State gubernatorial election information
1979 gubernatorial election in Borno State, Nigeria
1979 Borno State gubernatorial election
July 28, 1979
1983 →
Nominee
Mohammed Goni
Kam Salem
Party
Great Nigeria People's Party
NPN
Running mate
Ibrahim Anas
Governor before election
Tunde Idiagbon
Nigerian military junta
Elected Governor
Mohammed Goni
GNPP
The 1979 Borno State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] GNPP's Mohammed Goni won election for a first term to become Borno State's first executive governor, defeating main opposition NPN's Kam Salem in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Mohammed Goni emerged the GNPP candidate after being elected in absentia, defeating Abba Jiddum Gana over a wide margin. Goni polled 166 and Gana 18.[2] Goni's running mate was Ibrahim Anas.[15]
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