1983 Imo State gubernatorial election

The 1983 Imo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on August 13, 1983. The NPP nominee Sam Mbakwe won the election, defeating other candidates.[1][2][3][4]

1983 Imo State gubernatorial election
 1979
August 13, 1983
1991 
 
Nominee Sam Mbakwe
Party NPP

Governor before election

Sam Mbakwe
NPP

Elected Governor

Sam Mbakwe
NPP

Sam Mbakwe emerged NPP candidate.[5][6][7]

Electoral system

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Primary election

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NPP primary

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The NPP primary election was won by Sam Mbakwe.[8][9]

Results

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References

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