1979 gubernatorial election in Niger State, Nigeria
1979 Niger State gubernatorial election
The 1979 Niger State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[ 1] NPN 's Awwal Ibrahim won election for a first term to become Niger State 's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11]
Awwal Ibrahim emerged winner in the NPN gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Idris Alhassan Kpaki.[ 12]
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