1983 Kaduna State gubernatorial election
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The 1983 Kaduna State gubernatorial election occurred on August 13, 1983.[1][2][3] NPN's Lawal Kaita won election for a first term, defeating main opposition Unity Party of Nigeria and other party candidates in the contest.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]
Electoral system
[edit]The Governor of Kaduna State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Results
[edit]Lawal Kaita of the NPN defeated other candidates to emerge winner in the contest.[15][16][17][18][19]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Lawal Kaita | National Party of Nigeria (NPN) | |
| Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) | ||
| Total | ||
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