1979 Cross River State gubernatorial election
1979 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, Nigeria
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The 1979 Cross River State gubernatorial election occurred on July 28, 1979.[1] NPN's Clement Isong won election for a first term to become Cross River State's first executive governor leading and, defeating main opposition in the contest.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
July 28, 1979
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Clement Isong emerged winner in the NPN gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Mathias Ofoboche.[13]
Electoral system
The Governor of Cross River State is elected using the plurality voting system.
Results
There were five political parties registered by the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO) to participate in the election. Clement Nyong Isong of the NPN won the contest by polling the highest votes.[2][14][15][16]
| Candidate | Party | |
|---|---|---|
| Clement Isong | National Party of Nigeria (NPN) | |
| Nigerian People's Party (NPP) | ||
| Great Nigeria People's Party (GNPP) | ||
| Total | ||
| Source: Africa Spectrum[2] | ||
