2003 Kaduna State gubernatorial election information
2003 gubernatorial election in Kaduna State, Nigeria
2003 Kaduna State gubernatorial election
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April 19, 2003
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Nominee
Ahmed Makarfi
Suleiman Othman Hunkuyi
Party
PDP
ANPP
Running mate
Stephen Rijo Shekari
Popular vote
1,143,890
668,446
Governor before election
Ahmed Makarfi
PDP
Elected Governor
Ahmed Makarfi
PDP
The 2003 Kaduna State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003.[1][2][3][4][5] Ahmed Makarfi of the PDP defeated five other candidates by polling 1,143,890 popular votes, ANPP's Suleiman Hunkuyi was closest contender with 668,446 votes.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]
Ahmed Makarfi defeated Samaila Yakawada and others at the PDP
primary election to get the party's nomination.[19] He retained Stephen Rijo Shekari as his running mate.[20][21][22]
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