1999 Nigerian Senate elections in Cross River State

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The 1999 Nigerian Senate election in Cross River State was held on February 20, 1999, to elect members of the Nigerian Senate to represent Cross River State. John James Akpan Udo-Edehe representing Cross River North, and Matthew Mbu representing Cross River Central won on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, while Florence Ita Giwa representing Cross River South won on the platform of All Nigeria Peoples Party. [1] [2] [3]

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Overview

AffiliationPartyTotal
PDP ANPP
Before Election3
After Election213

Summary

District Incumbent PartyElected SenatorParty
Cross River North John James Akpan Udo-Edehe PDP
Cross River Central Matthew Mbu PDP
Cross River South Florence Ita Giwa ANPP

Results

Cross River North

The election was won by John James Akpan Udo-Edehe of the Peoples Democratic Party. [4]

1999 Nigerian Senate election in Cross River State
PartyCandidateVotes%
PDP John James Akpan Udo-Edehe
Total votes
PDP hold

Cross River Central

The election was won by Matthew Mbu of the People's Democratic Party. [5]

1999 Nigerian Senate election in Cross River State
PartyCandidateVotes%
PDP Matthew Mbu
Total votes
PDP hold

Cross River South

The election was won by Florence Ita Giwa of the All Nigeria Peoples Party. [6]

1999 Nigerian Senate election in Cross River State
PartyCandidateVotes%
ANPP Florence Ita Giwa
Total votes
ANPP hold

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