1991 Taraba State gubernatorial election

The 1991 Taraba State gubernatorial election occurred on December 14, 1991. SDP candidate Jolly Nyame won the election, defeating NRC candidate.[1][2][3][4]

Taraba gubernatorial election
December 14, 1991
 
Nominee Jolly Nyame
Party SDP NRC
Popular vote 484,090
Elected Governor

Jolly Nyame
SDP

Conduct

The gubernatorial election was conducted using an open ballot system. Primaries for the two parties to select their flag bearers were conducted on October 19, 1991.[5][6][7][8]

The election occurred on December 14, 1991. SDP candidate Jolly Nyame won the election, defeating NRC candidate. Jolly Nyame polled 484,090 votes.[9][10]

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