BREAKING: Former PDP Stalwart, Bobby Ekpenyong, Returns To APC, Says Tinubu, Otu Deserve Second Term Tickets

Judex OKORO 

Former People Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bobby Effiom Ekpenyong, has returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ekpenyong was the former Mayor of Calabar, Secretary of defunct All Peoples Party (APP) and played a prominent role in 2023 general elections under PDP.

Ekpenyong will officially be received into the party on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at Ikot Effiong Otop Town Hall, Ekori/Anaku ward in Odukpani Local government area. 

Dignitaries expected at the event include Odukpani local government chairman, Hon Etim Asido, Rep Bassey Akiba, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Bar. Ededem Ani, Special Adviser to the Governor on General Duties, Bar. Ekpenyong Akiba and chairman Local Government Service Commission, Bar Eyo Nsa Ekpo, 

In an exclusive interview with THE BEAGLE NEWS in Calabar, Ekpenyong said: "I have been a member of APC and served in Governor Ben Ayade's government before I left for PDP. Now, I am back to my home. I will work with all stakeholders to deliver President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu come 2027 general elections. The duo have done well."