2003 Delta State gubernatorial election
# 2003 Delta State gubernatorial election

The 2003 Delta State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003. Incumbent Governor, PDP's James Ibori won election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Lucky Oghene Omoru and four other candidates.

James Ibori emerged winner in the PDP gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Benjamin Elue.

## Electoral system

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

## Results

A total of six candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election. Incumbent Governor, PDP's James Ibori won election for a second term, defeating five other candidates.

The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,607,337. However, only 56.44% (i.e. 907,251) of registered voters participated in the exercise.

| Candidate | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | James Ibori | People's Democratic Party (PDP) | 1,038,607 | 100.00 |
| | Lucky Oghene Omoru | All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) | | |
| | Emma Okocha | All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) | | |
| | Great Ogboru | Alliance for Democracy (AD) | | |
| | Joshua Emene | United Nigeria People's Party (UNPP) | | |
| | Moses Kragha | National Democratic Party (NDP) | | |
| Total | Total | Total | 1,038,607 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | Registered voters/turnout | 1,607,337 | – |
| Source: Gamji, Africa Update, Dawodu |||||
