Ahead of the 2027 elections, Akwa Ibom State indigenes in Lagos have promised to mobilise massively for President Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tunubu, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno.
This declaration was made at the inauguration of the Lagos Chapter of the Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative held in Lagos.

At the inauguration attended by the President- General of the Initiative, Engr Uwem Okoko, International Coordinator, Sir Udo Keiran Akpan and other executives, a motion which was moved by Hon. Otobong Bob, Majority Leader, Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly and seconded by Hon. Aniekan Uko got an overwhelming approval from all those present in the packed-to-capacity D’Podium International Hall.

The adoption of Tinubu, Akpabio, and Eno by the Akwa Ibom community as sole candidates, alongside the pledge to return home to vote for the All Progressives Congress (APC), is emphatic and further demonstrates the growing popularity of the party in the state.

In his speech, President General of the Initiative, Engr. Uwem Okoko, stated: “We are extremely grateful to the Akwa Ibom Community in Lagos State for the wonderful reception accorded the Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative during the inauguration of the chapter and advisory committees.

“People have always said that Lagos is the Centre of Excellence, it has been proven today. You all have done well, on behalf of the grand Patron of this Initiative, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and our leader, Governor Umo Eno, we greet you specially

“The decision to endorse Tinubu, Akpabio and Eno is noble and is well received.”
In his welcome address, Lagos State Coodinator of the Arise With Renewed Hope Initiative, Otuekong Ubong Jackson Essien said he was elated at the impressive turnout and attributed the success to the gospel of peace and unity championed by Governor Umo Eno

He stated that Akwa Ibom indigenes would mobilise all resources to vote for APC candidates during the election
In his remarks, International Coordinator, Rt. Hon. Udo Keiran Akpan noted that Lagos is key in the political equation of Akwa Ibom and thanked the organising team for putting together an impressive event.

During the event, Chapter Executives and Advisory Council members were sworn in, while there were Goodwill mesaages from Engr. Albert Inyang, CEO, Bertola Machine Tool, Dr Edet Ambang, President, Akwa Ibom Community, Lagos, Isantim Churchil Udo, Akparawa Uwem Idaha, Chairman, Mboho Mkparawa Ibibio, Lagos, Otu Solomon Udom, representing Ati Annang Foundation, Lagos, Ulap.Nkereuwem Joshua, Chairman, Oron Union, Lagos, Engr. Elvis Osung, Engr. Elijah Essien, Elder Samuel Usoro, President Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District,  Evangelist Edidiong Inyang, Chief Elijah Ifot, Mr. Samuel Ekong, High Chief Macgeorge, Onyung, Michael Effiong James, Senior Special Assistant (SSA), Lagos Liaison and Obong Kingsley Mbre, who also delivered the vote of thanks.

With the inauguration, the Initiative has successfully reached out to brothers and sisters residing outside Akwa Ibom State, covering various designated cities, including Cross River State, Rivers State, the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and 19 Northern States.

The final chapter inauguration will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Nsit Ubium Local Government Area, while the grand finale will hold on April 18, 2026 at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.