PDP vs APC: Winners Finally Emerge in Cross River LGA Elections

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  • The All Progressives Congress (APC) swept the Cross River local government area elections, winning all 18 chairmanship positions
  • Governor Bassey Otu congratulated the winners, praising the peaceful elections and expressing hope that the new chairmen would support his vision for the state
  • Nine opposition parties, including the PDP and Labour Party, reportedly participated in the local council elections

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Calabar, Cross River state—The All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 18 chairmanship positions in the Cross River local government area elections.

Dr Ekong Boco, chairman of the Cross River State Electoral Commission and returning officer, announced the results at the Commission's headquarters in Calabar on Sunday, November 3.

Supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) celebrate with party flags in Abuja, Nigeria. Photo credit: KOLA SULAIMON/AFPSource: Getty Images

APC wins all Local Government Areas (LGAs)

The APC won chairmanship positions in the following local government areas:

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  1. Abi
  2. Odukpani
  3. Bakassi
  4. Akpabuyo
  5. Ogoja
  6. Akamkpa
  7. Bekwarra
  8. Etung
  9. Biase
  10. Boki
  11. Calabar Municipality
  12. Obubra
  13. Yakurr
  14. Yala
  15. Obanliku
  16. Obudu
  17. Ikom
  18. Calabar South

Certificates of return issued to winners

Certificates of Return were issued to the winners shortly after the declaration of results by Dr. Boco.

Reacting, Governor Bassey Otu congratulated the winners and described the elections as peaceful. He expressed hope that the newly elected chairmen would align with his vision for the state, emphasising the need for unwavering dedication to realizing good governance.

Nine opposition parties, including the PDP and Labour Party, participated in the elections. However, they failed to field candidates across all 196 local council wards in the state's 18 local government areas.

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Despite the peaceful nature of the elections, voter apathy was a significant concern, with many citizens failing to participate in the democratic process.