The duo had been listed in INEC’s closing listing of 10 candidates revealed for the Cross River governorship ballot, with Toyo, 67, because the governorship candidate and Ntui, 43, as her working mate.
According to INEC, the listing additionally contains incumbent Governor Bassey Edet Otu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Archibong Arthur Javis of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Patrick of the Action Alliance (AA) and Ukpan John Odey of NDC to lock horns with Gov. Bassey Otu of ruling All Progressives Congress within the 2027 Gov’ship polls.
The publication of the ultimate listing formally confirms ADC’s ticket in INEC’s information and marks a serious step within the social gathering’s preparation for the 2027 election.
A chieftain of ADC within the state who most popular Comrade Jonah Edem, described the event as “a clear sign that ADC is ready to rescue Cross River State and offer credible leadership,” including that the social gathering has been mobilising on the grassroots.
Reacting to the listing, a political observer in Calabar, Mr Frank Ikpi, stated the inclusion of Toyo has added extra color to the race, stressing that “her experience as a former lawmaker and ambassador will be an asset in the contest.”
The ADC is now positioning itself as a reputable different platform in Cross River State because it seeks to mobilise help throughout the 18 native authorities areas forward of the polls.
