Elvert Ayambem
Speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elvert Ayambem Ekom (born 22 July 1979)[1] is a Nigerian politician currently serving as speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly since June 2023. A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he represents Ikom 2 State Constituency. Ayambem was nominated for the speakership position by Kingsley Ntui representing Etung Constituency and the motion was seconded by Eyo Okon Edet representing Bakassi Constituency.[2][3] Ayambem was elected speaker unchallenged on 13 June 2023 following the proclamation of the governor of the state for the inauguration of the 10th state assembly. He succeeded Eteng William who was speaker of the 9th assembly and was elected to the 10th Nigerian Senate.[4][5]
Quick Facts Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly, Preceded by ...
Elvert Ayambem Ekom | |
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Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly | |
In office June 2023 – till date | |
Preceded by | Eteng William |
Personal details | |
Born | (1979-07-22) 22 July 1979 (age 44) Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria |
Political party | All Progressives Congress (2021–present) |
Alma mater | University of Calabar |
Occupation | Politician |
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