More than 3,000 members of the Akwa Ibom Christian Embassy (AKICEM) have joined the Eyewitness Network (EWN), a national support movement backing President Bola Tinubu’s bid for re-election in 2027.
The development followed the transfer of AKICEM’s structure to the EWN during a ceremony held at the weekend in Akwa Ibom State, as pro-All Progressives Congress (APC) groups intensify mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The President of AKICEM, Apostle Peters Udoh, urged Nigerians to support Tinubu’s re-election, saying the organisation had resolved to align its structure with the EWN after observing the network’s activities and commitment to the administration.
Udoh said AKICEM, which was established in 2018 and has branches across Akwa Ibom State, had more than 3,300 members before the decision to integrate its structure into the EWN.
“AKICEM is a faith-based prayer network dedicated to praying for the All Progressives Congress (APC), its leaders and governments at various levels.
“Our organisation has consistently interceded for the success of the APC and the Akwa Ibom State government and is now prepared to extend the same spiritual support and mobilisation towards the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027.
“On behalf of AKICEM, I want to express the confidence that the Eyewitness Network provides a credible platform for patriotic Nigerians who desire the continuity of the Renewed Hope Agenda and national development,” Udoh said.
He said the organisation’s decision was based on its assessment of the EWN’s activities and its commitment to supporting the Tinubu administration.
Responding, the National Secretary of the EWN, Dr Saviour Ekpe, expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of AKICEM for the confidence reposed in the network.
Ekpe commended the organisation for its continued prayers for Nigeria and its decision to align with the Eyewitness Network in pursuit of national unity, peace and sustainable development.
