Oden Ewa Emerges C’River Central Senatorial District Candidate

Sunday Okobi

Oden Ewa has emerged the winner in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Cross River Central senatorial district primary election, thereby securing the party’s ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.

The result was declared by the Returning Officer, Eyo Nsa Ekpo, after the collation exercise at the Ikom Local Government Area Council Hall. Ewa scored 32, 426 votes while his closet rival, Mary Ekpere, scored 991, and Eteng Jones scored 726 votes.

Ewa, the immediate-past state Commissioner for Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs under Governor Bassey Edet Otu, expressed appreciation to the party leaders, delegates, members, and his followers, noting that the resounding victory is a testimony to the hard work and contributions to the development of his district, state, and people over the years.