The 2019 Borno State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9, 2019, the APC nominee Babagana Umara Zulum won the election, defeating Mohammad Imam of the PDP.
Babagana Umara Zulum emerged APC gubernatorial candidate after scoring 4,432 votes and defeating his closest rival, Idris Durkwa, who received 115 votes. He picked Umar Usman Kadafur as his running mate. Mohammad Imam was the PDP candidate with Buba Haruna Biu as his running mate. 32 candidates contested in the election.
Electoral system The Governor of Borno is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election APC primary The APC primary election was held on September 30, 2018. Babagana Umara Zulum won the primary election polling 4,432 votes against 9 other candidates. His closest rival was Idris Durkwa, who came a distant second with 115 votes, while Kashim Imam came third with 20 votes.
Candidates Party nominee: Babagana Umara Zulum: former commissioner for reconstruction, rehabilitation and resettlement Running mate: Umar Usman Kadafur Idris Durkwa Kashim Imam Gambo Lawan Atom Magira Mustapha Shehuri Baba Ahmed Jidda: Nigeria ambassador to China Umara Kumalia Umar Alkali Abba Jato
PDP primary The PDP primary election was held on September 30, 2018. Mohammad Iman won the primary election polling 2,785 votes against 2 other candidates. His closest rival was Kyari Abba Bukar came second with 52 votes, while Mohammed Wakil came third with 20 votes.
Candidates Party nominee: Mohammad Imam Running mate: Buba Haruna Biu Kyari Abba Bukar Mohammed Wakil
Results A total number of 32 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 2,316,218, while 1,292,138 voters were accredited. Total number of votes cast was 1,289,027, while number of valid votes was 1,266,967. Rejected votes were 22,060.
By local government area Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. The total valid votes of 1,266,967 represents the 32 political parties that participated in the election. Blue represents LGAs won by Babagana Umara Zulum. Green represents LGAs won by Mohammad Imam.
LGABabagana Umara Zulum APCMohammad Imam PDPTotal votes#%#%# Abadam 9,968 50 Askira/Uba 58,719 9,800 Bayo 33,752 1,903 Biu 46,794 5,597 Damboa 36,617 721 Gwoza 120,213 3,118 Gubio 33,203 419 Guzamala 28,030 277 Dikwa 22,138 1,542 Kaga 16,647 1,166 Kala/Balge 35,780 497 Kukawa 29,040 344 Kwaya Kusar 19,790 6,860 Mafa 53,011 163 Magumeri 22,261 123 Marte 19,329 173 Mobbar 35,828 622 Monguno 41,999 493 Ngala 42,301 1,910 Nganzai 20,196 907 Chibok 19,370 1,804 Konduga 31,484 2,407 Jere 122,384 3,440 Bama 54,783 1,036 Hawul 29,845 7,039 Maiduguri 168,952 5,493 Shani 23,006 8,205 Totals1,175,44066,1151,266,967
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