Announcing CPSA Council election results

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The voting for CPSA Council elections ran from Oct. 2 to 30, featuring 6 candidates running for 4 regulated member positions on CPSA Council. We want to thank all 6 candidates for taking the time to run and celebrate all nominees who expressed an interest in running for Council. We also want to extend our sincerest gratitude to every regulated member who took time out of their busy schedules to get to know the candidates and cast their vote—voter turnout was significantly higher this year, and every voice contributed to a strong and informed CPSA Council.

We are delighted to announce that the 4 successful candidates are Dr. Nkolika Anyabolu, Dr. Olumide Johnson Fatokun, Dr. Nkemakolam Obinna Eke and Dr. Doris Sturtevant.

Dr. Nkolika Anyabolu
	“The competency I best represent is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). This has been central to my clinical practice, leadership and governance roles. I have chaired DEI committees, delivered workshops on culture and equity and published research on diversity in medical leadership, presenting my work nationally and internationally. Through my roles as a GP Trainer, Lecturer and board member for health and cultural organizations, I have seen how inclusive approaches improve collaboration, decision-making and outcomes. As a CPSA Councillor, I would bring this perspective to ensure regulation reflects the diversity of Albertans and CPSA regulated members, and that fairness and equity remain at the heart of our policies.”
Dr. Nkemakolam Obinna Eke
	“While I value all key competencies and attributes of Councillors, I most strongly identify with Integrity and Accountability. Throughout my career, I have consistently prioritized ethical decision-making, transparency and responsibility in both individual and collaborative settings. When managing complex professional challenges or participating in governance roles, I have always believed that trust is earned and maintained through consistent, principled action. I have consistently demonstrated accountability, not only to policies and regulations but also to the broader public interest, ensuring that decisions are made fairly, with long-term impact in mind. I believe this competency is foundational to effective leadership and public service approach would always centre on serving Albertans and reviewing decisions to ensure that they truly protect and serve the public.”
Dr. Olumide Johnson Fatokun
	“Integrity is the attribute that most defines my leadership and professional journey. As Strathcona-Sherwood Park Primary Care Network Chair and later Interim Physician Lead Executive for the Edmonton Zone PCN Committee, I consistently placed the public interest above personal gain—ensuring resources were directed to patient care, safeguarding confidentiality and building trust through transparency. My humanity, shaped by rural frontline practice, deepened my empathy and respect for patients and colleagues. Strategic leadership, strengthened by advanced training in AI, health economics and governance, equips me to guide complex reforms with vision. With added competencies in finance, technology and HR, I bring integrity, compassion and teamwork to support CPSA’s mandate.”
Dr. Doris Sturtevant
	“Above all, I value integrity and accountability. I hope this is reflected in my professional practice as well as how I conduct myself personally. As defined by CPSA, integrity means keeping the greater good in mind and making principled decisions. Accountability means assuming responsibility and following through with commitments that have been made. To me, integrity and accountability are essential for creating trust. Trust is needed in all of our relationships. In medical practice, integrity and accountability are essential for the patient-physician relationship. It is needed to establish trust in the medical profession by the public. It is needed between physician colleagues and amongst the healthcare team so we can do our jobs.”

Congratulations to the incoming Councillors! All 4 physicians will begin their terms on CPSA Council on Jan. 1, 2026.

Read more about the new Councillors here!