Ben Ayade

Ben Ayade
Governor of Cross River State
In office
29 May 2015 – 29 May 2023
DeputyIvara Esu
Preceded byLiyel Imoke
Succeeded byBassey Edet Otu
Senator for Cross River North
In office
6 June 2011 – 29 May 2015
Succeeded byRose Oko
Personal details
BornBenedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade
(1968-03-02) 2 March 1968
PartyAll Progressives Congress (2021–present)
Other political
affiliations
Peoples Democratic Party (2011–2021)
SpouseLinda Ayade
Children3
EducationSt. Stephens Primary School
Alma mater
Profession
  • Politician
  • lawyer
  • environmentalist
Websitesenatorbenayade.org
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Benedict Bengiuoshuye Ayade CON ((listen); born 2 March 1968) is a Nigerian politician who served as the governor of Cross River State from 2015 to 2023. He served as Senator for Cross River North from 2011 to 2015.