1979 Bauchi State gubernatorial election
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The 1979 Bauchi State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] NPN's Abubakar Tatari Ali won election for a first term to become Bauchi State's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Electoral system
[edit]The Governor of Bauchi State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Results
[edit]There were five political parties registered by the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) to participate in the election. Tatari Ali of the NPN won the contest by polling the highest votes.[2][15][16]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Tatari Ali | National Party of Nigeria (NPN) | |
| Great Nigeria People's Party (GNPP) | ||
| Total | ||
| Source: Africa Spectrum[2] | ||
References
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- ^ Okpu, Ugbana (1985). "Inter-Party Political Relations in Nigeria 1979-1983" (JSTOR). Africa Spectrum. 20 (2). Sage Publications, Ltd.: 191–209. JSTOR 40174204. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ Joseph, Richard A. (1981). "The Ethnic Trap: Notes on the Nigerian Campaign and Elections, 1978-79" (JSTOR). Issue: A Journal of Opinion. 11 (1/2). Cambridge University Press: 17–23. doi:10.2307/1166229. JSTOR 1166229. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
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- ^ Gamawa, Makama. "IMPACT OF STATE ADMINISTRATION ON BAUCHI STATE 1976-1999 MA THESIS" (DOC). Academia. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ Muhammad, Nasiru Bappah. "Bauchi State: How Far? How Much Further?". Kano: Gamji. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ Ali, Abubakar Tatari (1981). So far so good : highlights of the speech (Print book). Bauchi : Ministry of Home Affairs and Information. Information Division. OCLC 500007457. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ "Past Executive Council: Alhaji Abubakar Tatari Ali, (1979-1983)". Bauchi State Government. Archived from the original on July 25, 2011. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ Owete, Festus (October 10, 2013). "Solomon Lar's death depletes rank of Nigeria's Second Republic Governors". Premium Times. Retrieved May 30, 2011.
- ^ Hart, C. (1993). "The Nigerian Elections of 1983" (JSTOR). Africa: Journal of the International African Institute. 63 (3): 397–418. doi:10.2307/1161428. JSTOR 1161428. S2CID 145591693.
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