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2027 Cross River Election Candidates
241 candidates jostle for 36 Cross River state elective positions in 2027.
In brief
241 candidates jostle for 36 Cross River state elective positions in 2027. 241 candidates across 36 Cross River state positions are cleared by INEC for 2027 elections. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Cross River 2027 Election
241 candidates across 36 elective positions are cleared by INEC for Cross River state 2027 elections.
Position Breakdown
8 candidates for governorship, 25 for senators, 63 for representatives, 145 for state assembly seats.
Gender Split
198 male candidates (82.2%) and 43 female candidates (17.8%) across all positions.
Female Candidates
Calabar South constituency has seven female candidates, the highest number in the state.
Party Representation
APC, ADC, and NDC each fielded five female candidates for the upcoming election.
Party Participation
Only three political parties fielded candidates for all 36 elective positions in Cross River.
Youngest Candidate
26-year-old Aboh Glady is the youngest candidate for state assembly seat.
Oldest Candidates
69-year-old Asuquo Asuquo and Francis Ukpanyang are the oldest candidates.
National Assembly Members
Five Cross River National Assembly members failed to secure party tickets for 2027 re-election.
Successful Re-election
Three House of Representatives members secured party tickets for 2027 re-election.
Failed Re-election
Four National Assembly members lost their party re-election bids in 2027.
Defection
Alex Egbona defected to PDP shortly before APC primaries.
The short version
241 candidates across 36 Cross River state positions are cleared by INEC for 2027 elections.
