The duo had been listed in INEC’s last checklist of 10 candidates revealed for the Cross River governorship ballot, with Toyo, 67, because the governorship candidate and Ntui, 43, as her operating mate.
According to INEC, the checklist 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 checklist formally confirms ADC’s ticket in INEC’s data and marks a significant step within the celebration’s preparation for the 2027 election.
A chieftain of ADC within the state who most well-liked 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 celebration has been mobilising on the grassroots.
Reacting to the checklist, 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.
