Hon. Ime is currently serving his first term as a Member representing the Itu/Ibiono Ibom Federal Constituency in the 10th House of Representatives under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He had served as a Member representing Ibiono Ibom State Constituency in the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly (2011- 2019). He also served as the Deputy House Leader and Chairman of the Committee on Information in the State Assembly.