1999 Kano State gubernatorial election
1999 gubernatorial election in Kano State, Nigeria
The 1999 Kano State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso won the election, defeating All People's Party (APP) Magaji Abdullahi and other candidates.
Results
Rabiu Kwankwaso from the PDP won the election. Magaji Abdullahi and AD candidate contested in the election.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 3,680,990, total votes cast was 943,189, valid votes was 908,956 and rejected votes was 34,233.
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