By Effiom Gertrude
The Ideal Progressive Movement has declared its full support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections, formally endorsing all APC candidates and pledging 100 percent support for the party.
The declaration was made at the movement’s inaugural meeting, which attracted members, supporters and distinguished leaders who have thrown their weight behind the movement’s vision of unity, progress and grassroots participation.
At the centre of the event was the formal endorsement of all APC candidates. AIG Chief Enene Okon (Rtd.), on behalf of the Ideal Progressive Movement, formally announced the endorsement, describing it as a collective commitment to the APC and its candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.
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The declaration was immediately followed by a motion in support of the endorsement, moved by Comr. Peter Okon, Special Adviser on Security to the Executive Chairman of Bakassi LGA. The motion was supported by members present, further strengthening the movement’s resolve to work for the success of all APC candidates.
The event also witnessed the inauguration of ward coordinators, in a move aimed at taking the movement’s activities directly to the grassroots.
The inauguration was performed by Hon. Princess Christiana Eso, Executive Vice Chairman of Bakassi LGA.
Congratulating the newly inaugurated coordinators, Hon. Princess Christiana Eso charged them to treat their appointments as a responsibility to the movement and the communities they represent.
She urged them to hit the ground running, mobilize their respective wards, engage community stakeholders and immediately commence activities aimed at strengthening the movement’s grassroots structure ahead of 2027.
The Ideal Progressive Movement noted that it enjoys the support of most of its distinguished leaders, whose commitment has continued to strengthen the movement’s activities and organizational structure.
The movement reaffirmed its support for President His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor His Excellency Apostle Senator Bassey Edet Otu, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, Rt. Hon. Joseph Bassey and Andrea Ekeng Inyang, for the 2027 elections.
According to the movement, the inauguration of ward coordinators marks the beginning of a more coordinated grassroots mobilization campaign.
The coordinators are expected to mobilize members, engage communities, strengthen the movement’s presence in their respective wards and promote peaceful political participation.
The Ideal Progressive Movement urged its members to remain united, disciplined and focused as preparations for the 2027 elections gather momentum.
With its endorsement and new grassroots structure now in place, the movement has declared itself fully prepared to mobilize for the APC and its candidates.
