In a decisive display of support, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged as the leading party in the Cross River State local government elections, securing the majority of votes across all 18 local government areas. The results, released by the Cross River State Independent Electoral Commission (CROSIEC), show a significant margin between the APC and opposition parties in most LGAs.
In the northern region, Obudu Local Government Area recorded one of the highest numbers of APC votes, with 112,654, far outpacing the Labour Party (LP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), which garnered 4,747 and 2,585 votes respectively. Bekwarra and Yala LGAs also reflected strong support for the APC, with 31,521 votes in Bekwarra and an impressive 93,462 votes in Yala.
In the southern and central parts of the state, the APC maintained its lead. Akamkpa recorded a commanding 53,882 votes for APC compared to PDP’s 1,679. Calabar South and Calabar Municipality also saw substantial APC leads, with the ruling party receiving 46,525 and 38,354 votes, respectively, while PDP trailed with 3,611 in Calabar South and 3,413 in Calabar Municipality.
Yakurr LGA recorded 74,971 votes for APC, further solidifying the party’s influence in the central part of the state. In Odukpani, the APC secured 41,368 votes, while PDP trailed with 1,110.
The results indicate a decisive victory for the APC across the state, with other parties including the PDP, LP, APP, SDP, and YPP falling short in each LGA. Labour Party made its strongest showing in Yala, receiving 10,761 votes but still far behind the APC’s margin.
Here’s a brief breakdown of some of the results:
RESULTS FROM STATE COLLATION CENTER
ABI LGA
APC 26,265
APP 146
PDP 811
AKAMKPA
APC 53,882
PDP 1,679
AKPABUYO
APC 25164
LP 334
PDP 3034
BAKASSI
APC 12,117
PDP 1,655
SDP 267
BEKWARRA LGA
APC 31,521
PDP 2,035
YPP 576
ETUNG
APC 18,727
LP 2,551
PDP 1,457
OBUDU
APC 112,654
LP 4,747
PDP 2,585
ODUKPANI
APC 41,368
LP 710
PDP 1,110
CAL. MUNICIPALITY
APC 38,354
LP 1,419
PDP 3,413
BIASE
APC 31,272
PDP 1,470
BOKI
APC 25,665
LP 2,645
PDP 2,168
CAL. SOUTH
APC 46,525
PDP 3,611
OBUBRA
APC 59,791
PDP 692
YAKURR
APC 74,971
PDP 1,242
YALA
APC 93,462
LP 10,761
SDP 27
PDP 411
OGOJA
APC 26,392
LP 3,867
PDP 2,469
IKOM
APC 50,186
LP 4,128
PDP 2,937
OBANLIKU
APC 15,135
PDP 1,325
With the APC sweeping through the local government areas, Governor Bassey Edet Otu’s administration appears to have consolidated its influence across Cross River State. The APC’s performance is attributed to the party’s active grassroots engagement and commitment to local development initiatives that resonated with voters.
