The 1999 Ebonyi State gubernatorial election occurred in Nigeria on January 9, 1999. The PDP nominee Sam Egwu won the election, defeating the APP candidate.
Sam Egwu emerged PDP candidate.
The Governor of Ebonyi State is elected using the plurality voting system.
The PDP primary election was won by Sam Egwu.
The total number of registered voters in the state was 902,327. Total number of votes cast was 517,893, while number of valid votes was 505,862. Rejected votes were 12,031.