INEC Excludes ADC and NDC Candidates from Cross River List

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election in Cross River State on October 12. This list notably excludes candidates from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).

The ADC candidate, Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, and NDC candidate, John Upan Odey Jr., are now facing uncertainty regarding their participation in the election. Odey attributed the omission to a "bureaucratic error" and stated that he would engage with INEC to resolve the issue.

He noted that similar omissions occurred in Kano and six other states. INEC's final list, signed by Secretary Mrs Rose Oriaran-Anthony, includes eight candidates from various parties, such as the All Progressives Congress (APC), represented by Governor Bassey Edet Otu, who is seeking re-election alongside running mate Hon. Peter Odey Agbe.

Other candidates include Sir Arthur Javis Archibong of the PDP and candidates from six other parties.