By Frank Ulom
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released another list, listing Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, 67, as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State for the 2027 general elections.
In what was termed as “final list,” Toyo’s name appeared as number two, alongside nine other governorship candidates and their running mates contesting the election.
The list was signed by Rose Anthony, Secretary of INEC, and was published and obtained by Daily Lamp on Saturday.
Her running mate, Magam Dino Ntul, 43, who is listed as the deputy governorship candidate of the pary.
Recall that Toyo’s name was excluded in the list published by INEC earlier this name. She told her supporters to remain calm as she resolved the issue, which has been resolved.
The other candidates who made the list include 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 Obu Ogar Osim of the Labour Party (LP).
The remaining four are Chigbe Chioma Vivian of NRM, Odey John Upan of NDC, Nya Basil Bassey of APP, and Esege Ntami Kanu of APM.
