User:Kambai Akau/2015 Niger gubernatorial election

The 2015 Niger State gubernatorial election occurred on April 11, 2015. Incumbent Governor APC's Abubakar Sani Bello won election for a second term, defeating PDP's and several minor party candidates. -- received g% of the vote.

Abubakar Sani Bello emerged unopposed in the APC gubernatorial primary after all the aspirants stepped down. He picked Ahmed Muhammad Ketso as his running mate.

-- was the PDP candidate with -- as his running mate.

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

PDP primary
The PDP primary election was held on --, 2015. A total of 1,023 delegates were in attendance. Former Chief of Staff to outgoing governor, Umar Nasko, emerged winner. He polled 908 votes, defeating eight other aspirants such as the incumbent state Deputy Governor, Alh. Ahmed Musa Ibeto, with 34 votes. Others included: former Governor of Kano State, Col. Aminu Isa Kontagora and Alh. Sahabi Darangi. In the last minute, AIG Senator Nuhu Aliyu, withdrew.

Candidates

 * Party nominee: Umar Nasko: Winner.
 * Running mate: -.
 * Ahmed Musa Ibeto: Incumbent Deputy Governor.
 * Aminu Isa Kontagora: Former Kano State Governor.
 * Sahabi Darangi
 * Nuhu Aliyu: Withdrew.

APC primary
The APC primary election was began at about 12:30 pm (WAT) on --, 2014, held at the Trade Fair Complex, Minna, Niger State. There were over 4,000 delegates from the 25 LGAs of the state. Abubakar Sani Bello won the primary election polling - votes against 2 other candidates. His closest rival was --, who came a distant second with -- votes, while --, came third with -- votes.

Candidates

 * Party nominee: Abubakar Sani Bello.
 * Running mate: Ahmed Muhammad Ketso.

Results
A total of 10 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. APC Governor -- won re-election for a second term, defeating APC's -- and several minor party candidates. Amosun received 60.38% of the votes, while Isiaka received 39.62%.

The total number of registered voters in the state was -- while -- voters were accredited. Total number of votes cast was --, while number of valid votes was --. Rejected votes were --.

By local government area
Here are the results of the election by local government area for the two major parties. The total valid votes of -- represents the -- political parties that participated in the election. Green represents LGAs won by --. Blue represents LGAs won by --.