2008 Sokoto State gubernatorial by-election

The 2008 Sokoto State gubernatorial by-election occurred on May 24, 2008. PDP candidate Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko won the election, defeating DPP Muhammed Dingyadi and other candidates.[1][2][3][4][5]

2008 Sokoto State gubernatorial by-election
May 24, 2008
 
Nominee Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko Muhammed Dingyadi
Party PDP DPP
Running mate Muktar Shagari
Popular vote 562,395 124,046
Governor before election

Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
PDP

 Elected Governor

Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko
PDP

Results

Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko from the PDP won the election. He defeated Muhammed Dingyadi of the DPP and several others.[6][7][8][9][10][11]

The total number of votes cast was 785,682, valid votes was 698,362 and rejected votes was 87,320.[12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

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