2003 Imo State gubernatorial election
{{short description|2003 gubernatorial election in Imo State, Nigeria}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2021}}
{{Infobox election
| election_name = 2003 Imo State gubernatorial election
| country =
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| type = presidential
| ongoing = no
| previous_election = 1999 Imo State gubernatorial election
| previous_year = 1999
| next_election = 2007 Imo State gubernatorial election
| next_year = 2007
| election_date = April 19, 2003
| turnout =
| nominee1 = Achike Udenwa
| running_mate1 = Ebere Udeagu
| party1 = People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
| popular_vote1 = 695,405
| percentage1 =
| nominee2 = Ezekiel Izogu
| running_mate2 = J. A. Iroegbu
| party2 = All Progressives Grand Alliance
| popular_vote2 = 142,942
| percentage2 =
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| title = Governor
| before_election = Achike Udenwa
| before_party = People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
| after_election = Achike Udenwa
| after_party = People's Democratic Party (Nigeria)
}}
The 2003 Imo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on April 19, 2003. The PDP nominee Achike Udenwa won the election, defeating Ezekiel Izogu of the APGA.{{Cite web|date=2003-03-11|title=Nigeria 2003 - Gubernatorial candidates|url=http://www.kwenu.com/2003/gubernatorial_candidates.htm|access-date=2021-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030311193710/http://www.kwenu.com/2003/gubernatorial_candidates.htm|archive-date=March 11, 2003}}
Achike Udenwa emerged PDP candidate. He picked Ebere Udeagu as his running mate. Ezekiel Izogu was the APGA candidate with J. A. Iroegbu as his running mate.{{Cite web|date=2013-04-04|title=PDP captures 27 states; APGA-7; AD-1 l Obasanjo set for victory|url=http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/apr/22/072.html|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130404081833/http://news.biafranigeriaworld.com/archive/2003/apr/22/072.html|archive-date=April 4, 2013}}
Electoral system
The Governor of Imo State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Primary election
=PDP primary=
The PDP primary election was won by Achike Udenwa. He picked Ebere Udeagu as his running mate.{{Cite web|title=NIGERIAN STATE ELECTED GOVERNORS - 2003|url=https://nigeriaworld.com/focus/states/governors2003.html|access-date=2021-05-20|website=nigeriaworld.com}}
=APGA primary=
The APGA primary election was won by Ezekiel Izogu. He picked J. A. Iroegbu as his running mate.
Results
A total number of 11 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,630,494.{{Cite web|title=NIGERIAN ELECTIONS 2003|url=http://www.gamji.com/aluko/aluko46.htm|access-date=2021-05-20|website=www.gamji.com}}{{Cite web|title=Africa Update|url=https://web.ccsu.edu/afstudy/upd11-4.html|access-date=2021-05-20|website=web.ccsu.edu}}{{Cite web|title=19 April 2003 Gubernatorial Elections in Nigeria|url=https://africanelections.tripod.com/id85.html|access-date=2021-05-20|website=africanelections.tripod.com}}
{{Election results
|cand1=Achike Udenwa|party1=People's Democratic Party|votes1=695405
|cand2=Ezekiel Izogu|party2=All Progressives Grand Alliance|votes2=142942
|invalid=
|electorate=1630494
|source=[https://web.ccsu.edu/afstudy/upd11-4.html CCSU]
}}