The campaign organisation of Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Cross River State, has raised grave concerns over reports alleging the diversion of government equipment meant for the postponed 2026 National Census to political campaigns.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 13, 2026, Spokesman to Ambassador Nkoyo Toyo, Mr. Archibong Eyo, stated that the governorship candidate is deeply troubled by allegations made by a civil society group, the Cross River Coalition for Democratic Accountability and Good Governance.
According to the group, public equipment procured for the national headcount was allegedly diverted to serve as campaign gifts for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Akamkpa and Biase Local Government Areas of the state.
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Reacting to the development, Eyo affirmed that public assets must never be converted into political tools for partisan advantage.
“Public assets belong to the Nigerian people and must never be converted into tools for partisan political advantage,” he stated. “If these allegations are established, such conduct would represent a serious breach of public trust and must attract appropriate legal consequences.”
To address the situation, the ADC campaign spokesperson called on anti-graft and security agencies, including the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), and the Department of State Services (DSS), to initiate an urgent investigation.
Eyo demanded that the security agencies immediately intervene, secure the affected census materials, and ensure all responsible parties are held fully accountable under the law.
Furthermore, the campaign organisation urged the National Population Commission (NPC) to come forward, clarify the status and whereabouts of the census materials, and uphold transparency regarding the Commission’s handling and disposal of public equipment.
As of press time, neither the state leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) nor the National Population Commission (NPC) had issued an official response regarding the allegations.
