Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Dr Supo Ayokunle, has congratulated former presidential spokesman and host of Inside Sources on Channels Television, Laolu Akande, on his receipt of the 2026 Voice of Truth Award presented by the Save Nigeria Coalition USA.

In the congratulatory message, Ayokunle described the honour as a fitting recognition of Akande’s longstanding commitment to truth, integrity and principled public engagement.

He encouraged the veteran journalist to remain steadfast in speaking truth to power and prayed for God’s continued protection and guidance over his life and ministry.

Akande received the award earlier this week at a ceremony held at the Hilton Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., where he reflected on his role in the advocacy campaign that culminated in the United States designating Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO).

In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account after the event, Akande expressed gratitude for the recognition and recalled how the Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans (CANAN), where he served as the inaugural Executive Director about 14 years ago, spearheaded the advocacy that influenced the US government’s decision.

He noted that the event also honoured the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, who received the Patriarch of Faith Award and was described during the citation as “the most compelling Nigerian gift to the world.”

Akande further disclosed that the United States President, Donald Trump, was also recognised in absentia by the coalition.

The Save Nigeria Coalition USA is led by Stephen Osemwegie and comprises several Nigerian-American organisations, including CANAN.

Akande, who served as Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo between 2015 and 2023, has remained actively engaged in national discourse through his weekly current affairs programme, Inside Sources, on Channels Television.