Ivara Ejemot Esu is the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, under the leadership of Governor Benedict Ayade. He is an academic administrator, pedologist (soil scientist) and professor. 

John Owan Enoh was a Nigerian senator representing Cross River Central. He was also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance. He was one of the most influential voices in the House.

Ntufam Sandy Ojang Onor is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing the  Cross River Central Senatorial District in the 9th Assembly of the Senate, on the platform of the People's Democratic Party.

John Owan Enoh was a Nigerian senator representing Cross River Central. He was also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance. He was one of the most influential voices in the House.

Donald Duke was the Governor of Cross River State, Nigeria from 29 May 1999 to 29 May 2007. He received an LLB degree in 1982 from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria - Nigeria, the B.L in 1983 from the Nigerian Law School, Lagos and the L.L.M. in Business Law and Admiralty

Benedict Bengioushuye Ayade, is a Nigerian politician and the current Governor of Cross River State since 29 May 2015. He ran successfully for the office of Governor in April 2015 on the platform of People's Democratic Party.

Rose Okoji Oko was a University Lecturer, Public Servant and former Senator representing the people of Cross River North Senatorial District. She was a Member of the Federal House of Representatives from the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP), serving the people of Yala/Ogoja Federal Constituency in Nigeria’s 7th class of the