1999 Edo State gubernatorial election


The 1999 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on 9 January 1999. The PDP nominee Lucky Igbinedion won the election, defeating the APP candidate, Lucky Imasuen.
Lucky Igbinedion emerged PDP candidate.

Electoral system

The Governor of Edo State is elected using the plurality voting system.

Primary election

PDP primary

The PDP primary election was won by Lucky Igbinedion.

Results

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,414,511. Total number of votes cast was 827,563, while number of valid votes was 815,554. Rejected votes were 12,009.