Cross River State Governorship Election
2023
Official INEC results — Bassey Otu (APC) declared winner with 258,619 votes.
BA
🏆 Governor-Elect
Bassey Otu
APC — All Progressives Congress
258,619
Votes
59.0%
Vote Share
78,983
Win Margin
📊 Election Summary
Cross River State 2023 — Governorship438,255
Total Votes Cast
2
Candidates
18
Total LGAs
18 Mar
Election Date
🗳 Full Results — All Candidates
Ordered by votes · Source: INEC⚠️ Context: Bassey Otu (APC) won with 57.23%, defeating Sandy Ojang Onor (PDP, 39.75%). APC hold. Incumbent Benedict Ayade was term-limited.
| # | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bassey Otu 🏆
|
APC
All Progressives Congress
|
258,619 | 59.0% | |
| 2 |
Sandy Ojang Onor
|
PDP
Peoples Democratic Party
|
179,636 | 41.0% |
⏱ Next Cross River State Governorship Election
— March 1, 2027
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Days❓ Frequently Asked Questions
9 questionsBassey 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 scored 258,619 votes, beating Sandy Ojang Onor (PDP) who got 179,636 votes. Winning margin: 78,983 votes.
Bassey Otu won 0 of 18 LGAs in Cross River State.
The APC won the Cross River State 2023 governorship election.
438,255 total votes were cast.
Bassey Otu (APC) won with 57.23%, defeating Sandy Ojang Onor (PDP, 39.75%). APC hold. Incumbent Benedict Ayade was term-limited.
No active tribunal challenge recorded for Cross River State 2023.
The next Cross River State governorship election is expected on March 1, 2027 — in 157 days.