2009 gubernatorial election in Ekiti State, Nigeria
2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
The 2009 Ekiti State gubernatorial election was held on 25 April 2009.[ 1] [ 2] It was, however, not until 5 May 2009, that the exercise was concluded due to electoral violence.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] Incumbent PDP Governor Segun Oni won re-election in the supplementary election, defeating AC Kayode Fayemi candidate to emerge winner.[ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
Segun Oni emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Sikiru Tae Lawal.[ 17]
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