1999 Jigawa State gubernatorial election
The 1999 Jigawa State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The APP nominee Ibrahim Saminu Turaki won the election, defeating the PDP candidate. Ibrahim Saminu Turaki emerged APP candidate. Electoral system. The Governor of Jigawa State is elected using the plurality voting system. Primary election. APP primary. The APP primary election was won by Ibrahim Saminu Turaki. Results. The total number of registered voters in the state was 1,568,423. Total number of votes cast was 540,764 while number of valid votes was 540,764. Rejected votes were 0. 1999 Jigawa State gubernatorial election