In a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere, the leaders and stakeholders of the Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency have officially endorsed Onun (Dr.) Emil Inyang as the sole candidate to represent them in the Federal House of Representatives in Abuja. This significant endorsement occurred during the Easter Sit-Out event hosted by Dr. Emil at the Dome Arena, Calabar Municipal Garden, Calabar on the 6th day of April 2026.
The event attracted a diverse array of political figures and party faithfuls from across the constituency, including notable attendees such as the former Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency, Prof. Ivara Esu, OFR; the Executive Chairmen of Akamkpa and Biase Local Government Areas, Hon. Felix Akposi and Hon. Edodi Eyong Edodi; and members of the state house of assembly, Hon. Okon Owuna, Hon. Linus Okon, and Hon. (Engr.) Francis Ogban. Other distinguished guests included former federal representative Hon. Daniel Asuquo, Commissioner for Livestock, Aquaculture and Fishery Ntufam Emmanuel Anom, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs Hon. Dr. Helen Isamoh Egodo, DG Due Process and Price Intelligence Bureau Hon. Charles Atu, Chairman Cross River State Forestry Commission Ntufam Dr. George O’ben-Etchi, DG Cross River State BORDERCOM Hon. Ngim Okpo, Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on Water Resources Hon. Charles Ekpe, the Vice Chancellor University of Education and Entrepreneur Awi Prof. Patrick N. Asuquo, DG Cross River State Greenwall….. Chief Edwin Usang, Special Adviser to the Governor of Cross River State on New Media Hon. Philip Obin, former Deputy Speaker Cross River State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Itaya Nyong, former Cross River State Commissioner for Cinematography Onun Dr. Offu Aya, a statesman Ntufam John Achort Okon, leaders of Akamkpa and Biase 8th Legislative Assemblies Hon. Princess Magdalene Ekpe and Hon. Egwu Egeh, State Auditor of our great party APC Chief Ogbodim Ogbodim, Southern Senatorial Women Leader Hon. Florence Eko, Chapter Chairmen of Akamkpa and Biase Hon. Bassey Sunday and Hon. Fidelis Awor, former Leader of Biase Legislative Assembly Hon. Charles Eko, former Biase Chapter Chairman Dcn. Mizam Arikpo and various other political leaders and stakeholders.
The endorsement highlighted Dr. Emil’s commitment to people-centered leadership, which has been positively recognized across the constituency. Attendees expressed their support, praising his record of impactful representation in key areas such as education, human capacity development, agriculture, infrastructure, and health. They unanimously called for Dr. Emil Inyang to secure a second term in the Federal House of Representatives, emphasizing the importance of continuing his efforts to deliver democratic dividends to the people of Akamkpa and Biase.
As the saying goes, “the voice of the people is the voice of God,” and the people of Akamkpa and Biase have made their choice clear.
