Bassey Otu of the APC won the 2023 Cross River State governorship election with 258,619 votes, as declared by INEC on March 20, 2023.

In the 2023 Cross River State governorship election: Bassey Otu (APC) — 258,619 votes; Sandy Ojang Onor (PDP) — 179,636 votes. Total votes cast: 438,255.

Bassey Otu of APC scored 258,619 votes in the 2023 Cross River governorship election, beating Sandy Ojang Onor of PDP who got 179,636 votes. The margin of victory was 78,983 votes.

Bassey Otu won 0 out of 18 Local Government Areas in Cross River State, while Sandy Ojang Onor won 17 LGAs. Cross River State has 18 LGAs in total.

The APC won the Cross River State 2023 governorship election. Bassey Otu of the APC was declared governor-elect by INEC.

438,255 total votes were cast in the 2023 Cross River State governorship election.

Bassey Otu (APC) won with 57.23%, defeating Sandy Ojang Onor (PDP, 39.75%). APC hold. Incumbent Benedict Ayade was term-limited.

The next Cross River State governorship election is expected on March 1, 2027 — in 202 days from now, based on Nigeria's four-year election cycle.

The Cross River State 2023 governorship election result declared by INEC stands as Declared. No active tribunal challenge is recorded.