The 2017 Anambra State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 18 November 2017, the APGA nominee Willie Obiano won re-election, defeating Tony Nwoye of the APC.
Willie Obiano won APGA gubernatorial candidate after emerging the sole candidate. He picked Nkem Okeke as his running mate. Tony Nwoye was the APC candidate with Dozie Ikedife as his running mate. 37 candidates contested in the election.
Electoral system The Governor of Anambra State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election APGA primary The APGA primary election was held on 15 August 2017. Willie Obiano emerged the sole candidate after scoring 1,070 to a 'yes' and 'no' votes.
APC primary The APC primary election was held on 26 August 2017. Tony Nwoye won the primary election after defeating 11 other candidates. His closet rival was Andy Uba who had 931 votes.
Results A total number of 37 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state were 88,793, accredited voters 457,311, total number of votes cast was 448,771, while number of valid votes were 422,314. 6,457 votes were rejected.
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 422,314 represents the 37 political parties that participated in the election. Green represents LGAs won by Willie Obiano. Blue represents LGAs won by Tony Nwoye.
LGAWillie Obiano APGATony Nwoye APCTotal votes#%#%# Njikoka 16,944 5,756 Dunukofia 8,575 7,016 Awka South 18,957 6,167 Ayamelum 14,593 5,412 Anaocha 11,237 5,297 Orumba South 8,125 3,808 Ekwusigo 8,595 5,412 Aguata 13,167 5,807 Onitsha North 10,138 3,808 Ogbaru 6,615 3,415 Idemili South 5,742 4,063 Oyi 11,840 5,085 Orumba North 8,766 3,551 Awka North 7,162 3,727 Onitsha South 7,082 2,012 Ihiala 14,379 7,894 Anambra East 20,510 5,248 Anambra West 8,152 4,261 Nnewi South 10,465 2,765 Idemili North 12,180 4,632 Nnewi North 10,845 3,616 Totals234,07198,752422,314
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