The All Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed victory in all 18 chairmanship seats in the Cross River Local Government elections held on Saturday, November 2.
Dr. Ekong Boco, Chairman of the Cross River State Electoral Commission and the election’s returning officer, announced the results at the Commission’s headquarters in Calabar on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
The APC secured wins across all local government areas, including Abi, Odukpani, Bakassi, Akpabuyo, Ogoja, Akamkpa, Bekwarra, Etung, Biase, Boki, Calabar Municipality, Obubra, Yakurr, Yala, Obanliku, Obudu, Ikom, and Calabar South.
Following the announcement, Certificates of Return were presented to the winning candidates by Dr. Boco.
Cross River State Governor Bassey Otu congratulated the winners and commended the peaceful conduct of the elections.
He sounded confidence that the newly elected leaders would support his “people’s first” agenda for the state.
