Akpanke Wins APC House of Reps Primary in Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku
Hon. Peter A. Akpanke has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency in Cross River State after securing the highest number of votes across the three local government areas.
According to the official local government collation forms and results made available to journalists, a total of 18,921 APC members registered for the primary election conducted in Bekwarra, Obudu and Obanliku Local Government Areas.
Out of the registered members, 16,564 delegates and party members participated in the exercise as valid votes cast, while no void vote was recorded during the primary election.
The breakdown of votes scored by the aspirants showed that Hon. Peter A. Akpanke polled 14,252 votes to emerge winner of the contest.
Other aspirants scored as follows:
Hon. Theresa Akwaji Ushie — 101 votes
Hon. Martin Orim — 1,572 votes
Anthonia A. Ally — 104 votes
Dr. Vincent A. Ushie — 270 votes
Dr. Godwin A. Agbor — 265 votes
Further analysis of the results indicated that Akpanke recorded a commanding performance across the three local government areas that make up the federal constituency.
In Obanliku Local Government Area, he secured 4,749 votes, while he polled 4,886 votes in Obudu Local Government Area. He also recorded 4,617 votes in Bekwarra Local Government Area to consolidate his lead.
Following the collation of results, Hon. Peter A. Akpanke was officially declared winner of the APC House of Representatives primary election for the Bekwarra/Obudu/Obanliku Federal Constituency.
Party officials described the exercise as peaceful, transparent and credible, noting that the outcome reflected the collective will of delegates and party members across the constituency.
Supporters and political stakeholders who monitored the exercise also commended the conduct of the primary election and praised party officials for ensuring a smooth and orderly collation process.
The APC primary election was conducted under the supervision of party electoral officials, with the signed collation documents dated May 16, 2026.
