Golden Mandate Movement (GMM), is a socio-political organisation with the vision of becoming a world-class socio-political and charitable movement that mobilizes , inspires responsible leadership, promotes sustainable development and transforms commutes through service, unity and active civic engagement, with a mission to drive sustainable socio-political development and grassroots transformation through community-based interventions, strategic stakeholders engagement on humanitarian initiatives, leadership development and citizen empowerment that improves life while strengthening the society.
In her official inauguration which took place at Ati Annang International Secretariat in Ikot Ekpene last Saturday, the chairman of the Inauguration Planning Committee, Mr. Emmanuel George Ekong, expressed appreciation to the Grand Patron of the movement Envoy Nseentip Akpabio, the secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC) AKwa Ibom State for his goodwill to the people of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial district and for also initiating the Golden Mandate Movement to work for the victory of Senator God’swill Akpabio, Governor Umo Eno and President Ahmed Tinubu.
He described the event as a significant milestone in the growth of the movement, saying that the essence of establishing the group was to promote the social, political and economic development of the Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District through active grassroots engagement and community participation.
He continued that in order to realize the vision of the group, that Golden Mandate Movement has established functional chapters with reliable structures across the ten local government areas and wards units within the district to strengthen grassroots mobilisation and support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno.
Emmanuel Ekong who said that the movement needed to ensure proper dissemination of information to every community for the people to understand importance of supporting the re-election of the three leaders as they remain politically, socially and economically engaged for the collective development of Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District.
Speaking, at the event the Chairman of the occasion, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, Member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, who was represented by Barr. Edet Inyangidem commended the Grand Patron of movement Envoy Nseentip Akpabio for his good dreams for the senatorial district. He described the All Progressives Congress secretary as a seasoned administrator expressing optimism that Envoy Akpabio will enure the growth of the movement as well as the achievements of it goals
He also appreciated the Golden Mandate Movement leadership o for its vision and commitment to grassroots development while pledging his support for the movement anytime need arises.
In his speech, the Grand Patron of the movement, Envoy Nsentip Akpabio said that the movement was not established to raise money, but for charitable and political values describing members of the movement as vessels of honour with proven integrity who sacrifice their resources for the movement.
He advised intended members who wish to join the movement to register in their respective units explaining that Golden Mandate Movement members have to distinguish themselves through selfless service and contributions to development of the society.
He explained that the cardinal objective of the movement was to facilitate community development projects and humanitarian interventions alongside its political mobilisation efforts in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno.
Envoy Nseentip Akpabio while thanking God for the gift of Pastor Umo Eno as Governor of AKwa Ibom State, described the governor as a unifier who has been able to unite AKwa Ibom people especially, the political class, saluted him on his wisdom for collaborating with the Senate President for peace and development of the state.
The AKwa Ibom All Progressives Congress Secretary who appreciated the governor for restoring peace, unity and security in the state for the safety of the residents, announced the establishment of an Educational Endowment Fund to provide grants for deserving students in tertiary institutions as part of the movement’s commitment to education.
In his address, President of the Golden Mandate Movement, Atuekong Dr. Anthony Leo Umana, KSM, said what people witnessed as Golden Mandate Movement (GMM) was derived from the Friends of Envoy Nsentip Akpabio International Solidarity Foundation (FONABS), established in December 2025, now metamorphosed into the Golden Mandate Movement with an expanded focus on socio-political mobilisation and humanitarian service.
Dr. Anthony Umana explained that the movement vision was to become a world-class socio-political and charitable organisation committed to promoting sustainable socio-political development through community-based initiatives that empower citizens and improve livelihoods.
The Golden Mandate Movement President continued that GMM objectives was accommodate broader socio-political committed to positively impacting on lives through grassroots mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and community development.
He according to the president’s inaugural address, that the movement will foster sustainable social and political development for the overall benefit of the society.
He listed humanitarian services programmes to include: free healthcare services, micro-credit support for small and medium-scale enterprises, scholarships for indigent students, skills acquisition and empowerment initiatives, as well as housing support for vulnerable persons. According to him, the programmes are designed to complement the ARISE Agenda of the Akwa Ibom State Government.
Otuekong Leo Umana explained that the political mandate of the movement has established democratic electioneering structures at the the local government wards and polling units level to mobilise support for President Ahmed Tinubu, the Senate President Senator God’swill Akpabio and Governor Umo Eno in the fast approaching general elections.
In his remarks, the Provost , College of Medical Laboratory Sciences Prof Nkereuwem Etukudoh thank the movement for the initiative which he said has brought unity adding that nothing can be achieved without unity which must be embroid with love.
He went further to say that the movement was a good project that will foster growth, development and synergy.
In his speech, the International President of Ati Annang Aniekpeno Mkpanang appreciated the Idea of coming together to work towards the victory of the three leaders through the movement. He advised against frustrating the idea but called for unity while assuring the movement on his support.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Minister of State on Petroleum Resources (Gas) RT. Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo who represented by the chairman of Ika Local Government Barr Utibe Nwoko commended Envoy Nsentip Akpabio for the initiative which according to him will give directions to the people of the senatorial district in the 2027 general election. Ekpo while promising his support to the movement, urged the organisers to ensure that the group goes beyond the senatorial to other parts of the country.
On his part, the member representing Abak, Etim Ekpo and Ika Federal Constituency in house of representatives Hon. Clement Jumbo who was represented by Hon. Udeme Eduo thank the movement for the award of scholarship to students, saying that education was one of the five points blueprint of the present administration. He said with his special interest for education, that he will support the Golden Mandate Movement to continue with her educational empowerment programme.
Also speaking, DIG Udom Ekpo Udom (Rtd) who was represented by his wife, Mrs Dorathy Ekpo Udom expressed delight to organisers of the movement with special appreciation to Envoy Nseentip Akpabio the Grand Patron of the group for always standing in the gap for his people.
In his remarks, the member representing Essien Udim State Constituency in AKwa Ibom State House of Assembly, Hon. Primce Ukpong Akpabio noted that for the first time a group was Inaugurated without fund raising and attributed the good gesture to the founder and grand patron of the movement Envoy Nseentip Akpabio.
The lawmaker who described Envoy Nseentip Akpabio as a silent achiever and a political guru who has made name in the field of politics right from Cross River State, stared that the All Progressives Congress secretary has never failed in his political endeavours since 1983 till date.
He recalled several political dispensations that the state APC secretary fronted candidates in the capacity of governors, president and senate president and delivered all in a landslide victory.
The member for Essien Udim State Constituency while expressing optimism that the leadership of the movement entrusted the project on are people with capacity to deliver , advising the group to take educational support seriously, donated cash in support of the scholarship.
In their separate speeches, member representing Ikot Ekpene/Obot Akara State Constituency Hon. Jerry Otu and member representing Ibesikpo Asutan State Constituency Hon. Imo Attah commended Envoy Nseentip Akpabio for always living for others. They described him as a humble whose generosity knows no bound.
The lawmakers who specifically commended the grand patron of the movement for the award of scholarships to students in higher institutions, recalled that in 1920s a group called Ibibio Union used to sponsor people on scholarship abroad given the importance of education in the society hence their decision to be part of the event and also contributed to the educational empowerment.
Also in their separate speeches, the chairman of Ikot Ekpene Local Government, Hon. Aniefiok Nkom, his Essien Udim counterpart Hon. Ntiedo Usoro, Etim Ekpo, Hon. Gideon Uwah and Obot Akara Hon. Dominic Akpan commended the founder of the movement for having a good dream and towards the realisation of the dream. They sued for collective actions in order to ensure the success of the movement, explaining that with collaborative efforts that they will succeed in returning the three candidates in the fast approaching general election.
In his appreciation speech, one of the scholarship beneficiary Emmanuel David express profound gratitude to the grand patron and leadership of the movement He said that the scholarship has given hope for a greater future.
High points of the event were the presentation of educational grants to selected beneficiaries who were selected based on 3.8 CTG scores, award of full scholarship to a physically impaired (blind) student who scored above 3.8 CTG and the inauguration of new executive of Golden Mandate Movement.
The event was attended by top political stakeholders, captain of industries, politicians and dignitaries from other Senatorial districts and was adorned with cultural groups.
Patrons for the Golden Mandate Movement includes;
professor Nkereuwem Etukudo
Noble lady Iniobong Otong
Adede Aniekpeno Mkpanang
Dr mrs Dorathy Udom Ekpoudom
Sir Monday Uko
Senator Aloysious Etok
Rt hon Emmanuel ukpong udo