1979 Cross River State gubernatorial election information
In the 1979 Cross River State gubernatorial election, Clement Isong of the National Party of Nigeria emerged as the winner, securing victory with the highest number of votes.
1979 gubernatorial election in Cross River State, Nigeria
1979 Cross River State gubernatorial election
July 28, 1979
1983 →
Nominee
Clement Nyong Isong
Party
NPN
Running mate
Mathias Ofoboche
Governor before election
Babatunde Elegbede
Nigerian military junta
Elected Governor
Clement Isong
NPN
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]
Clement Isong emerged winner in the NPN gubernatorial primary election. His running mate was Mathias Ofoboche.[13]
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