2007 Adamawa State gubernatorial election
state election in Nigeria
The 2007 Adamawa State gubernatorial election was the 4th gubernatorial election of Adamawa State. Held on 14 April 2007, the People's Democratic Party nominee Murtala Nyako won the election, defeating Joel Madaki of the Labour Party.
Results
Murtala Nyako from the People's Democratic Party won the election, defeating Joel Madaki from the Labour Party. Registered voters was 1,315,950.
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