The acting Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Mr Sola Elesin, says the party has begun aggressive mobilisation and is taking strategic actions to ensure victory in the 2026 governorship election.
Elesin stated this on Tuesday at a political meeting in Ado-Ekiti.
He said the party’s quick action followed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ‘s release of the timetable for the off-season governorship election.
Elesin said that the efforts were targeted at ramping up awareness of the governorship timetable released by INEC so that members could begin aggressive mobilisation in their respective domains.
He expressed confidence that the party would work hard to ensure victory in the forthcoming governorship poll.
“We invited the women leaders from the three senatorial districts and the 16 local government areas to officially inform them that INEC had released the Ekiti governorship timetable, knowing that women are great mobilisers.
“What we are doing is a prelude to the readiness for the political campaign when INEC finally lifts the ban.
“The election timetable is out. We need to keep our people abreast of the happenings to mobilise our supporters ahead of the election effectively,” he said.
On how the party would win the governorship election, Elesin said, “Go and do your independent findings; you will see things for yourself.
“It is visible, and you can see who will win the election. Our party is firmly on the ground and highly acceptable to the populace,” he said.
The acting chairman said that the governorship primary, which was gradually becoming a fait accompli due to the series of endorsements accorded to Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, shouldn’t generate any anxiety.
“Primary is the internal affairs of a political party. You can see the series of endorsements that Oyebanji received from the three senatorial districts and other interest groups.
“These won’t create any crisis. When we get to the bridge, we will know how to cross it,” he said.
INEC recently announced that the governorship elections in Ekiti would be held on Aug. 8, 2026.
