2011 Yobe State gubernatorial election

The 2011 Yobe State gubernatorial election was the 5th gubernatorial election of Yobe State. Held on April 26, 2011, the All Nigeria Peoples Party nominee Ibrahim Gaidam won the election, defeating Usman Albishir of the People's Democratic Party.[1][2][3][4][5]

2011 Yobe State gubernatorial election
April 26, 2011
 
Nominee Ibrahim Gaidam Usman Albishir
Party ANPP PDP
Popular vote 436,998 195,449
Governor before election

Mamman Bello Ali
ANPP

 Elected Governor

Ibrahim Gaidam
ANPP

Results

A total of 6 candidates contested in the election. Ibrahim Gaidam from the All Nigeria Peoples Party won the election, defeating Usman Albishir from the People's Democratic Party. Valid votes was 656,128.[6][7][8]

2011 Yobe State gubernatorial election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
ANPP Ibrahim Gaidam 436,998
PDP Usman Albishir 195,449
ANPP hold

References
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