Elvert Ayambem Ekom (born 22 July 1979)[1] is a Nigerian politician currently serving as speaker of the 10th Cross River State House of Assembly since June 2023.
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), he represents Ikom 2 State Constituency.
Ayambem was nominated for the speakership position by Kingsley Ntui representing Etung Constituency and the motion was seconded by Eyo Okon Edet representing Bakassi Constituency.
He succeeded Eteng William who was speaker of the 9th assembly and was elected to the 10th Nigerian Senate.
[4][5] Elvert was impeached in May 2023 by 17 members out of the 25-member House over allegations of misappropriation of funds.