The 2019 Sokoto State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on March 9, 2019. Incumbent Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal won re-election for a second term, defeating Ahmad Aliyu of the APC and several minor party candidates.
Aminu Tambuwal was returned as the PDP candidate with Manir Dan Iya as his running mate. Ahmad Aliyu was the APC candidate with Faruk Malami Yabo as his running mate. 51 candidates contested in the election.
Electoral system The Governor of Sokoto State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election PDP primary Aminu Tambuwal was returned as the PDP candidate with Manir Dan Iya as his running mate.
APC primary The APC primary election was held on September 30, 2018. Ahmad Aliyu won the primary election polling 2,282 votes against 3 other candidates. His closest rival was Faruk Yabo who came second with 837 votes, Abubakar Gumbi, came third with 70 votes, while Abubakar Gada had 20 votes. Results A total number of 51 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,887,767, while 1,083,413 voters were accredited. Total number of votes cast was 1,067,990, while number of valid votes was 1,036,336. Rejected votes were 31,662.
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 1,036,336 represents the 51 political parties that participated in the election. Green represents LGAs won by Aminu Tambuwal. Blue represents LGAs won by Ahmad Aliyu.
LGAAminu Tambuwal PDPAhmad Aliyu APCTotal votes#%#%# Binji 13,406 11,216 Bodinga 21,725 21,078 Dange Shuni 23,409 23,990 Gada 24,598 30,981 Goronyo 19,915 20,867 Gudu 15,077 12,233 Gwadabawa 21,866 24,928 Illela 20,977 26,540 Isa 24,009 16,830 Kebbe 9,751 11,820 Kware 20,197 19,212 Rabah 14,551 17,946 Sabon Birni 34,282 32,257 Shagari 18,222 19,656 Silame 16,757 12,845 Sokoto North 36,813 33,442 Sokoto South 40,337 36,092 Tambuwal 44,474 30,473 Tangaza 17,661 16,374 Tureta 13,255 11,510 Wamako 26,392 35,251 Wurno 14,201 20,391 Yabo 13,405 16,122 Totals327,229184,281670,878
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