Honourable Inyang Emil Lemke
About Hon. Inyang Emil Lemke
Inyang Emil Lemke, known in public life as Emil Inyang, represents Akamkpa/Biase Federal Constituency, Cross River State, in the House of Representatives, sitting with the All Progressives Congress. He received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission in March 2023 and was sworn in with the 10th Assembly that June.
His constituency allocations in the 2025 federal budget were among those itemised in local reporting on Cross River projects. In May 2026 groups in Akamkpa and Biase publicly urged Governor Bassey Otu to back his return to the seat in 2027.
As of August 2026 he remains member for Akamkpa/Biase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Akamkpa/Biase federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Inyang Emil Lemke represents Akamkpa/Biase federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
When was Inyang Emil Lemke born?
Inyang Emil Lemke was born on 12 June 1963, which makes he 63 years old.
What state does Hon. Inyang Emil Lemke represent?
Hon. Inyang Emil Lemke represents a federal constituency in Cross River State, part of Nigeria's South-South geopolitical zone. Cross River State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.
What does a member of the House of Representatives do?
Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.
Government of Cross River State
- Governor
- Bassey Otu
- House of Reps
- 7 members — listed on the Cross River State page