Peter Akpanke
Peter Atianashie Akpanke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| In office 29 May 2023 – incumbent | |
| Constituency | Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 July 1982 |
| Party | All Progressives Congress |
| Occupation | Politician |
Peter Atianashie Akpanke (born 13 July 1982) is a Nigerian politician who serves as a member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, representing the Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra federal constituency of Cross River State.[1][2][3]
Early life
Peter was born on 13 July 1982, in Ketting Village, Bendi, Obanliku LGA of Cross River State.[1]
Political career
Akpanke was elected to the House of Representatives in May 2023 to represent Obanliku/Obudu/Bekwarra federal constituency in the 2023 Nigerian general election. He won the election and was sworn in as a member of the 10th National Assembly on 29 May 2023.
He defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in May 2025.[4][5]
See also
- House of Representatives of Nigeria
- National Assembly (Nigeria)
- List of members of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, 2023–2027
References
- ^ a b "Peter Atianashie Akpanke – Candidate Profile". Retrieved 27 December 2025.
- ^ YAKUB, ABDULRASHEED (2023-03-07). "INEC releases full list of elected lawmakers for Nigeria's 10th Assembly". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ^ Shibayan, Dyepkazah (2023-03-07). "AT A GLANCE: Lawmakers elected into 10th national assembly". TheCable. Archived from the original on 2025-07-01. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ^ Nigeria, Ripples (2025-05-30). "Rep dumps PDP for APC in Cross River". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ^ "Cross River PDP Rep Defects To APC". The Whistler. Jun 14, 2025. Retrieved December 27, 2025.