Samuel Okon Ikon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria for Etinan, Nsit Ibom and Nsit Ubium | |
| In office 2015–2019 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives of Nigeria | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1973 Etinan, Nigeria |
| Political party | PDP |
| Occupation | Legislature |
| Profession | Politician |
Samuel Okon Ikon ⓘ (born 1 February 1973) is a Nigerian politician who represents Etinan, Nsit-Ibom and Nsit-Ubium in the Nigerian National Assembly. Between 2007 and 2011 he was the speaker of the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly.[1][2][3][4]
Education[edit]
Ikon attended Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene. In 1995, he graduated from University of Calabar with a BSc in economics, and in 2004, he obtained an MBA from University of Uyo.[5]
Scandal[edit]
In June 2016, Ikon and two other members of the National Assembly were accused of sexual misconduct and attempted rape while on a leadership training in Cleveland, Ohio by the U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria James Entwist. Ikon denied the accusations and threatened to sue Entwist and the American government if the accusation was not retracted. The Nigerian National Assembly ethics committee opened an investigation into the accusation. After an investigation, Ikon was found not guilty of the accusations by the ethics committee.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Akwa Ibom Former Speaker forced to sheathe sword against state PDP chairman, May decamp to APC". The Killer Punch News. March 2, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "PTAD begins screening of 5,900 pensioners in Edo". Nigerian Observer. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Trump's early gambit on Nigeria". Vanguard News. February 1, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "National Assembly | Federal Republic of Nigeria". www.nass.gov.ng. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Admin. "Hon. SAMUEL OKON IKON". NASS Ng. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
- ^ "Sex Scandal: I Have Evidence that "will completely tear down this false accusation" – Hon. Samuel Ikon". BellaNaija. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "House of Reps member, Ikon denies soliciting for prostitutes, attempted rape in US". Daily Post Nigeria. June 1, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Sex scandal: I have proof that will clear my name – Ikon – The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. June 2, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ Nathaniel, Soonest. "Scandal! I do not have power for sex – Nigerian lawmaker". Naij.com. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Sex Scandal: Mine is a case of mistaken identity – Ikon". Vanguard News. June 1, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "US Embassy owes Reps apologies". Vanguard News. October 1, 2016. Retrieved March 16, 2017.