2010 Western Equatoria gubernatorial election

The Western Equatoria gubernatorial election took place in April 2010, alongside elections for the Governorships of Sudan's other states as part of the wider Sudanese general election, to elect the Governor of Western Equatoria. In a rare upset, incumbent SPLM Governor Jemma Nunu Kumba was defeated by the Independent candidate Col. Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro.[1]

Results

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Western Equatoria gubernatorial election, 2010[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Bangasi Joseph Bakosoro 78,563 45.99
SPLM Jemma Nunu Kumba 73,057 42.76
UDSF Abbas Bullen Ajalla Bambey 8,815 5.16
Independent Natale Ukele Alex Kimbo 5,510 3.23
National Congress Awad Kisanga Said Ahmed 4,893 2.86
Total votes 170,838 100.0
Majority 5,506 3.23
Turnout

References

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  1. ^ "Yambio celebrates the election of Western Equatoria Governor". Sudan Tribune. 29 April 2010.
  2. ^ "W. Equatoria Governor-Elect to be sworn in next week". Sudan Tribune. 21 May 2010.