2007 Edo State gubernatorial election

The 2007 Edo State gubernatorial election held on 14 April 2007 was the 4th gubernatorial election of Edo State. The Peoples Democratic Party nominee Oserheimen Osunbor won the election with 329,740 votes, defeating Adams Oshiomole of the Action Congress of Nigeria with 197,472 votes.[1][2]

2007 Edo State gubernatorial election
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Party PDP ACN
Popular vote 329,740 197,472
Governor before election

Lucky Igbinedion
PDP

Elected Governor

Oserheimen Osunbor
PDP

Results

Oserheimen Osunbor from the People's Democratic Party won the election, defeating Adams Oshiomole from the Action Congress of Nigeria. Registered voters was 1,345,410.[3][4]

2007 Edo State gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
PDP Oserheimen Osunbor 329,740 0
ACN Adams Oshiomole 197,472 0
PDP hold

References

  1. ^ "Rigged Elections: Results So Far". Sahara Reporters. 15 April 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
  2. ^ Umar, Muhammad Zaiyan (2007). Nigeria and the Challenges of Democratic Consolidation. M. Z.Umar. ISBN 978-978-083-347-3.
  3. ^ Odey, John Okwoeze (2007). Another Madness Called Election 2007: How Obasanjo, INEC and PDP destroyed democracy in Nigeria, a documentary. J.O. Odey. ISBN 978-978-049-782-8.
  4. ^ "allAfrica.com: Nigeria: Fashola Wins Lagos, Uduaghan Takes Delta (Page 1 of 3)". 16 April 2007. Archived from the original on 16 April 2007. Retrieved 17 May 2021.