2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election
# 2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election

The 2003 Ekiti State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003. PDP's Ayo Fayose won election for a first tenure, defeating Incumbent Governor, AD's Niyi Adebayo and three other candidates.

Ayo Fayose emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Abiodun Olujimi.

## Electoral system

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

## Results

A total of five candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. PDP candidate Ayo Fayose won election for a first tenure, defeating AD Incumbent Governor, Niyi Adebayo, and three other candidates.

The total number of registered voters in the state was 981,753. However, only 43.47% (i.e. 426,731) of registered voters participated in the exercise.

| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Ayo Fayose | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 219,906 | 56.63 |
| | Niyi Adebayo | Alliance for Democracy (AD) | 168,391 | 43.37 |
| | Reuben Famuyibo | All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) | | |
| | United Nigeria People's Party (UNPP) | | |
| | Femi Falana | National Conscience Party (NCP) | | |
| Total | Total | Total | 388,297 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 981,753 | – |
| Source: Gamji, Africa Update, Dawodu |||||
