1991 Lagos State gubernatorial election

The 1991 Lagos State gubernatorial election was a Nigerian gubernatorial election that occurred on 14 December 1991 and was won by NRC candidate Michael Otedola.[1][2][3][4]

Lagos gubernatorial election
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Nominee Michael Otedola
Party NRC

Governor before election

Raji Rasaki

Elected Governor

Michael Otedola
NRC

Election and results edit

The election was conducted using an open ballot system. Primary elections, where the two parties selected their flag bearers, were conducted on 19 October 1991.[5][6][7][8] The election, occurring on 14 December 1991, was won by NRC candidate Michael Otedola.[9][10]

References edit

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  4. ^ Commission, Nigeria National Electoral; Iredia, Tonnie O. (1991). Governorship and House of Assembly Elections, December 14, 1991. National Electoral Commission.
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  10. ^ Nwosu, Professor Humphrey N. (August 1, 2017). Laying the Foundation for Nigeria's Democracy: My Account of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election and Its Annulment. Page Publishing Inc. ISBN 978-1-63568-287-8.