title: 1983 Benue State gubernatorial election
text: # 1983 Benue State gubernatorial election
  
  The 1983 Benue State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on August 13, 1983. The NPN nominee Aper Aku won the election, defeating other candidates.
  
  Aper Aku emerged NPN candidate.
  
  ## Electoral system
  
  The Governor of Benue State is elected using the plurality voting system.
  
  ## Primary election
  
  ### NPN primary
  
  The NPN primary election was won by Aper Aku.
  
  ## Results
  
  | Candidate | Candidate | Party |
  | - | - | - |
  | | Aper Aku | National Party of Nigeria |
  | Total |||
  | Source: World States Men |||
  