1979 gubernatorial election in Bauchi State, Nigeria
1979 Bauchi State gubernatorial election
The 1979 Bauchi State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[ 1] NPN 's Abubakar Tatari Ali won election for a first term to become Bauchi State 's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest.[ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
The Governor of Bauchi State is elected using the plurality voting system .
There were five political parties registered by the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) to participate in the election. Tatari Ali of the NPN won the contest by polling the highest votes.[ 2] [ 15] [ 16]
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