1983 Kaduna State gubernatorial election
# 1983 Kaduna State gubernatorial election

The 1983 Kaduna State gubernatorial election occurred on August 13, 1983. NPN's Lawal Kaita won election for a first term, defeating main opposition Unity Party of Nigeria and other party candidates in the contest.

## Electoral system

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

## Results

Lawal Kaita of the NPN defeated other candidates to emerge winner in the contest.

| Candidate | Candidate | Party |
| - | - | - |
| | Lawal Kaita | National Party of Nigeria (NPN) |
| | Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) |
| Total |||
