1979 Niger State gubernatorial election information
1979 gubernatorial election in Niger State, Nigeria
1979 Niger State gubernatorial election
July 28, 1979
1983 →
Nominee
Awwal Ibrahim
Party
NPN
Running mate
Idris Alhassan Kpaki
Governor before election
Joseph Oni
Nigerian military junta
Elected Governor
Awwal Ibrahim
NPN
The 1979 Niger State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] NPN's Awwal Ibrahim won election for a first term to become Niger State's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
Awwal Ibrahim emerged winner in the NPN gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Idris Alhassan Kpaki.[12]
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