The 2003 Edo State gubernatorial election occurred on April 19, 2003. Incumbent Governor PDP's Lucky Igbinedion won election for a second term, defeating ANPP's Roland Owie and three other candidates. Lucky Igbinedion emerged as the People's Democratic Party (Nigeria) gubernatorial primary. He had Mike Oghiadomhe as his running mate. Roland Owie defeated Lucky Imasuen in the ANPP gubernatorial primary election to emerge the party's candidate.