The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final candidate list for the upcoming 2027 Cross River State governorship election, confirming Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo and her running mate, Magam Dino Ntui, as the candidates for the African Democratic Congress. The inclusion of the ADC ticket marks a significant milestone in the party's formal preparations across the state.
According to the electoral commission records, Toyo, aged 67, and Ntui, aged 43, are among the candidates who have secured their status to contest the gubernatorial seat. The field also features incumbent Governor Bassey Edet Otu representing the All Progressives Congress, alongside candidates from other political formations such as the Peoples Democratic Party, Action Alliance, and NDC.
The official publication of the list validates the ADC platform within the electoral framework, enabling the party to advance its campaign strategies. Party stakeholders have expressed optimism following the development, noting that grassroots mobilization efforts are underway across the various local government areas within the state.
Political analysts observing the political landscape in Calabar suggest that the inclusion of experienced figures brings additional dimensions to the electoral contest. Supporters maintain that the party aims to position itself as a viable alternative platform, focusing on outreach and engagement with voters as the election timeline progresses.
Source reporting: Leadership — 2026-11-01 10:28:00
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