1979 Borno State gubernatorial election

The 1979 Borno State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] GNPP's Mohammed Goni won election for a first term to become Borno State's first executive governor, defeating main opposition NPN's Kam Salem in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

1979 Borno State gubernatorial election
July 28, 1979
 
Nominee Mohammed Goni Kam Salem
Party Great Nigeria People's Party National Party of Nigeria
Running mate Ibrahim Anas
Governor before election

Tunde Idiagbon
Nigerian military junta

 Elected Governor

Mohammed Goni
GNPP

Mohammed Goni emerged the GNPP candidate after being elected in absentia, defeating Abba Jiddum Gana over a wide margin. Goni polled 166 and Gana 18.[2] Goni's running mate was Ibrahim Anas.[15]

Electoral system

The Governor of Borno State is elected using the plurality voting system.

Results

There were five political parties registered by the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) to participate in the election. Mohammed Goni of the GNPP won the contest by polling the highest votes, defeating NPN's Kam Salem.[2][3][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]

CandidateParty
Mohammed GoniGreat Nigeria People's Party (GNPP)
Kam SalemNational Party of Nigeria (NPN)
Total
Source: Yenlive[2]

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