The Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS), Dr. Victor Ndifon, has called on the newly elected leaders of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) to embrace constructive dialogue with campus administration and strictly adhere to established institutional guidelines, including the university’s Students’ Handbook.

Dr. Ndifon issued the charge following the official release of the certified results for the 2026 SUG elections, which were conducted across the university’s Calabar, Ogoja, and Okuku campuses.

Speaking in his capacity as the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Ndifon highlighted the importance of understanding institutional hierarchy and following official communication channels, particularly when addressing matters involving the union’s constitution.

Key Campus Election Results

The elections produced a new cohort of student representatives across multiple executive and legislative roles.

Calabar Campus

President: Ernest Ernest Asuquo (Department of Civil Engineering) – 1,356 votes

Vice President: Ayuk Peace Kennedith (Faculty of Physical Sciences) – 982 votes

Secretary General: Ayim Samuel Esse (Faculty of Education) – 576 votes

Director of Finance: Joy Patrick Omini (Faculty of Computing) – 656 votes

Director of Socials: Ezekiel Atabashi (Faculty of Physical Sciences) – 965 votes

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Treasurer: Charkpen Enaugha Egbe (Faculty of Engineering) – 553 votes

Director of Sports: Ephraim Oyo Okon (Faculty of Education) – 516 votes

Fourteen senators were also elected to represent various faculties and constituencies at the Calabar campus, including representatives from Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Computing, Education, Communication and Media Studies, Architecture, CES, and the Hostel Constituency.

Okuku Campus

Vice President: Onyam Emmanuel (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences) – 133 votes

Assistant Secretary General: Ekpezu Hope Ukpai (Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences) – 78 votes

Five senators were elected to represent the Okuku campus across the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences and the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry.

Ogoja Campus

Vice President: Akpoga Francis U. (Faculty of Management Sciences) – 124 votes

Two Senate seats were filled by Aniah Jude A. and Francis Blessing A., both representing the Faculty of Management Sciences.

Clearance and Eligibility

According to the Student Affairs Division, all clear candidates satisfied academic, administrative, and medical prerequisite criteria prior to the polls. Eligibility benchmarks included maintaining the mandatory Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), demonstrating satisfactory academic performance, and providing negative drug screening results certified by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

The election results were formally validated and signed by Dr. Ndifon alongside the Student Affairs Officer, Mr. Ofem E. Ofem. University officials noted that the successful conduct of the election aligns with the administration’s broader push, led by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Francisca Bassey, to foster student representation and leadership development within the institution.