The University of Cross River State has released the certified results of the 2026 Students’ Union Government elections held across its Calabar, Ogoja and Okuku campuses.
The results were signed by the Dean of Student Affairs and Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr Victor Ndifon, and the Student Affairs Officer, Ofem E. Ofem.
At the Calabar Campus, Ernest Ernest Asuquo of the Department of Civil Engineering was elected President with 1,356 votes. Ayuk Peace Kennedith of the Faculty of Physical Sciences emerged Vice President with 982 votes.
Other elected executives are Ayim Samuel Esse (Faculty of Education), Secretary General, 576 votes; Joy Patrick Omini (Faculty of Computing), Director of Finance, 656 votes; Charkpen Enaugha Egbe (Faculty of Engineering), Treasurer, 553 votes; Ezekiel Atabashi (Faculty of Physical Sciences), Director of Socials, 965 votes; and Ephraim Oyo Okon (Faculty of Education), Director of Sports, 516 votes.
Fourteen senators were elected at the Calabar Campus. They are Ochui John Akpashu and Uwak Okon Offiong (Faculty of Physical Sciences); Daniel Etim Etim (Faculty of Biological Sciences); Ernest Godswill Egwu and Watson Eyong Ukpor (Faculty of Environmental Sciences); Ikimishi Johnson A. (Hostel Constituency); Ernerst Ezekiel Akpan and Ojua David Efenji (Faculty of Education); Archibong Emmanuel and Daniel Abam (Faculty of Computing); Ekanem Francis Odo and Augustine Ekan Maleme (Faculty of Communication and Media Studies); Williams Anietie James (CES); and Walu Vandeyoon Isaac (Faculty of Architecture).
At the Okuku Campus, Onyam Emmanuel of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences was elected Vice President with 133 votes, while Ekpezu Hope Ukpai of the same faculty emerged Assistant Secretary General with 78 votes. Five senators were also elected.
At the Ogoja Campus, Akpoga Francis U. of the Faculty of Management Sciences emerged Vice President with 124 votes. Two senators were elected from the same faculty.
The Student Affairs Division confirmed that all successful candidates met the required administrative, academic and medical eligibility criteria, including the prescribed CGPA and negative NDLEA test results.
Dr Ndifon advised the new leaders to prioritise constructive engagement with the university management and operate within established policies, particularly the Students’ Handbook.
