1999_Lagos_State_gubernatorial_election

1999 Lagos State gubernatorial election

1999 Lagos State gubernatorial election

1999 gubernatorial election in Lagos State, Nigeria

The 1999 Lagos State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 9 January 1999. The AD nominee Bola Tinubu won the election defeating the PDP candidate.[1][2][3][4][5]

Quick Facts Nominee, Party ...

Bola Tinubu emerged AD candidate.[6][7]

Electoral system

The Governor of Lagos State is elected using the plurality voting system.

Primary election

AD primary

The AD primary election was won by Bola Tinubu.[8][9]

Results

The total number of registered voters in the state was 4,093,143. Total number of votes cast was 1,184,372, while number of valid votes was 1,149,375. Rejected votes were 34,997.[10][11][12]

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