2019 Kano State gubernatorial election
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The 2019 Kano State gubernatorial election occurred on March 9, 2019.[1] APC candidate Abdullahi Umar Ganduje won re-election for a second term, defeating PDP Abba Kabir Yusuf and other 53 candidates.[2]
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Abdullahi Umar Ganduje emerged APC's candidate in the primary election as the sole candidate.[3] He chose Nasir Yusuf Gawuna as his running mate.[4]
Abba Kabir Yusuf emerged PDP's candidate in the primary election, scoring 2,421 votes to defeat five other candidates. Jafar Sani Bello scored 1,258 votes, Muhammad Sadiq Wali scored 167, Salihu Sagir Takai scored 95, Ibrahim El Amin scored 52 and Akilu Sani Indabawa scored 33. He chose Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo as his running mate.[5]