By Frank Ulom
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has conducted its primaries and elected National Assembly, NASS candidates to run in the 2027 general elections.
In Cross River State, a total of 11 candidates were elected through direct primaries for the Upper Chambers (Senate) and Lower Chambers (House of Representatives).
Out of the 11, eight were elected for the Federal Constituency, including Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku, Ogoja/Yala, Ikom/Boki, Obubra/Etung, Abi/Yakurr, Akamkpa/Biase, Odukpani/Calabar Municipality, and Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South.
The remaining were elected for the three Senatorial Districts in the state, including North, Central and South.
Among the flag bearers were former lawmakers already in the NASS.
Below is the full list:
Federal House of Representatives
Ogoja/Yala – Dr Stella Odey
Akamkpa/Biase – Hon. Ngim Okpo
Boki/Ikom – Hon. Victor Abang (Mature)
Obudu/Bekwarra/Obanliku (OBO) – Hon. Peter Akpanke
Etung/Obubra – Blessing Egbara
Abi/Yakurr – Rt. Hon. John Gaul
Akpabuyo/Bakassi/Calabar South (ABC) – Hon. Joseph Bassey (Papa)
Odukpani/Calabar Municipality – Hon. Effefiong Nta Eke
Senate
Cross River North – Sen. Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe
Cross River Central – To Be Decided
Cross River South – Sen. Asuquo Ekpenyong
Converseer reports that the primaries held on Saturday, May 16, and Monday, May 18, 2026, respectively.
