2003 Imo State gubernatorial election

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.^[1]

2003 Imo State gubernatorial election

← 1999 April 19, 2003 2007 →

Nominee Achike Udenwa Ezekiel Izogu Party PDP APGA Running mate Ebere Udeagu J. A. Iroegbu Popular vote 695,405 142,942

Governor before election Achike Udenwa PDP Elected Governor Achike Udenwa PDP

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

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.^[4][5][6]

Candidate		Party	Votes	%
	Achike Udenwa	People's Democratic Party	695,405	82.95
	Ezekiel Izogu	All Progressives Grand Alliance	142,942	17.05
Total			838,347	100.00
Registered voters/turnout			1,630,494	–
Source: CCSU