2010 West Darfur gubernatorial election

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The West Darfur gubernatorial election took place on 11–15 April 2010, alongside the wider Sudanese general election, to elect the Governor of West Darfur.

The race was won by the National Congress candidate; Jaafar Abdel Hakam. Hakam took over from Abu El Gasim El Haj; a member of the SLM/A faction of Minni Minnawi, who had taken over the Governorship in March 2007 as part of the terms of the 2006 Darfur Peace Agreement. Haj chose not to contest the election.[1]

Results[edit]

West Darfur gubernatorial election, 2010[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
National Congress Jaafar Abdel Hakam 147,510
DUP 60,223
NUP 8,678
Independent 8,568
SPLM 6,882
Sudan People's Liberation Movement - Democratic Change 6,803
Total votes 238,664 100.00
Majority 87,287 36.57
Turnout

References[edit]

  1. ^ "New NCP governor in West Darfur to replace officials".
  2. ^ NEC, p.5