By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar
Cross River state deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Peter Odey has congratulated the Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, describing him as a trustworthy and loyal team player fit for the position.
He made the remarks recently at the Speaker’s Thanksgiving ceremony at Nde in Ikom local government.
According to him, “Hon. Elvert Ayambem’s elevation was an indication that anybody can become someone in life despite humble beginnings”.
He urged the people of Ikom to support their representative and let love for one another guide their interactions at all times.
Also speaking at the event, the Chief of Staff, Hon. Emmanuel Ironbar, and the State Chairman of the APC urged the Speaker to remain focused, and to work with his colleagues who elected him as their leader.
They urged him to strive to keep the goodwill of the huge crowd of supporters who were fanning him on as evidenced by the large turnout.
Earlier, Hon. Ayambem assured his that he would remain the same accessible Elvert that they had always known while promising that he understood that he was only first among equals in the House.
He said that he would remember this fact always as it is the key to holding the House together.
“The lawmaker thanked his colleagues for choosing him and supporting him as if the House was made up of only one party despite not being the finest, the tallest nor the most brilliant member in the House.”
The celebration was attended by Speakers of the State Houses of Assembly of Ekiti, Ondo and Adamawa, several former and serving Commissioners, members of the the CRSHA.
