2015 Borno State gubernatorial election information
2015 gubernatorial election in Borno State, Nigeria
2015 Borno State gubernatorial election
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April 11, 2015
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Turnout
0.39%
Nominee
Kashim Shettima
Gambo Lawan
Party
APC
PDP
Running mate
Zannah Umar Mustapha
Popular vote
649,913
34,731
Percentage
94.92%
5.08%
Governor before election
Kashim Shettima
ANPP
Elected Governor
Kashim Shettima
APC
The 2015 Borno State gubernatorial election occurred on April 11, 2015.[1][2] Incumbent Governor APC's Kashim Shettima won election for a second term, defeating PDP's Gambo Lawan and several minor party candidates. Shettima received 94.92% of the vote.[3][4][5]
Kashim Shettima emerged unopposed in the APC gubernatorial primary after all the aspirants stepped down. He retained his deputy, Zannah Mustapha, as his running mate.[6][7][8]
Gambo Lawan was the PDP candidate.
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