Elvert Ayambem
Elvert Ayambem Ekom | |
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| Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly | |
| In office June 2023 – 2027 | |
| Preceded by | Eteng William |
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| Born | 22 July 1979 Nde, Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Party | All Progressives Congress (2021–present) |
| Alma mater | University of Calabar |
| Occupation | Politician |
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.
Early Life and Education
Elvert Ayambem was born at Nde, Ikom, Cross River State, Nigeria. He attended Nde Community Primary School. For his secondary education he attended the Nde Community Secondary School in Ikom, and later graduated with a BSc in Sociology from University of Calabar.
Politics
Elvert joined politics and became a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Thereafter, he was elected member of the Cross River State House of Assembly representing Ikom 2 State Constituency.
Speaker
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]
Impeachment
Elvert was impeached in May 2023 by 17 members out of the 25-member House over allegations of misappropriation of funds. Majority of the lawmakers passed a no-confidence vote on the Rt. Hon. Ayambem, after about 11 months in office.[6][7][8]
After an intervention by the Governor Bassey Otu, Ayambem was reinstated later in May 2023.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Nyok, Efio-Ita (22 July 2023). "Nsemo Felicitates with 10th Cross River Assembly Speaker on His Birthday | Negroid Haven". Retrieved 10 May 2024.
- ↑ Wodu, Ada (13 June 2023). "Ayambem elected Cross River Assembly Speaker". The Punch.
- ↑ Obung, Joseph; Calabar (13 June 2023). "Ayambem emerges new Cross River Assembly Speaker". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ↑ Nigeria, News Agency of (14 June 2023). "Ayambem emerges as Cross River assembly speaker". Peoples Gazette. Abuja, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ↑ Ndoma, Richard (7 July 2023). "Elvert Ayambem, Assembly Man Likely To Emerge As 10th Speaker of CRHA". Leadership. Retrieved 8 May 2024.
- ↑ Reporters, Our (2024-05-22). "C'River Assembly impeaches speaker over alleged financial misappropriation". The Punch. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "Elvert Ayambem, speaker of Cross River Assembly impeached over 'misappropriation', others". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 2024-05-22. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ "BREAKING: Cross River Assembly Impeaches Speaker, Elvert Ayambem Over Allegations Of Misappropriation Of Funds | Sahara Reporters". saharareporters.com. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ Erezi, Dennis (2024-05-27). "Cross River Assembly reinstates speaker". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-06-08.
- ↑ Ndoma, Richard (2024-05-29). "Cross River Assembly Passes Confidence Vote On Speaker". Leadership. Retrieved 2024-06-08.