2027: 241 candidates jostle for 36 elective seats in C’River

By Ike Uchechukwu

A total of 241 candidates have been cleared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to contest 36 elective positions in Cross River State in the 2027 general elections.

Vanguard checks showed that the positions cover the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats.
INEC’s final list shows that eight candidates are vying for the governorship, 25 for the three senatorial seats, 63 for the eight House of Representatives seats and 145 for the 24 State House of Assembly seats.
Fourteen political parties are participating in the elections in the state, but only the All Progressives Congress (APC) fielded candidat...