241 candidates jostle for 36 seats in C’River

APC fields candidates for all positions; 43 women make final list
By Ike Uchechukwu, Calabar
CALABAR — 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 comprise the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and State House of Assembly seats.
INEC’s final list shows that eight candidates are contesting the governorship, 25 are vying for the three senatorial seats, 63 are seeking election to the eight House of Representatives seats, while 145 are contesting the 24 State House of Assembly seats.
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