…Deputy Governor, Party Leaders Meet Women Mobilisers
As political activities heat up ahead of the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Barr. Sola Elesin, has said the party will not rest on its oars, despite its popularity, but will work hard to secure victory at the poll.
Elesin made the statement in Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday during a strategic meeting with APC women leaders from across the 16 local government areas and the three senatorial districts of the state.
The meeting, held at the office of the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, was convened to officially notify the women leaders of the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and begin mobilisation ahead of the off-season governorship election.
According to Elesin, the meeting was part of the party’s early preparation strategy, particularly to activate its strong grassroots base through the womenfolk, whom he described as “great political mobilisers.”
“We invited the women leaders from all across the state to inform them that INEC has released the timetable for the governorship election,” Elesin said. “This is a prelude to our readiness. Once INEC lifts the ban on campaigns, we will hit the ground running.”
The APC chairman expressed confidence in the party’s chances, noting that the party remains the most accepted by the people due to its ongoing developmental strides.
“Go and do your independent findings,” he said. “It is visible that our party is firmly on ground and highly acceptable to the people. We are not taking anything for granted. We will work round the clock to win again.”
Speaking on the issue of the party’s primary election, Elesin said the numerous endorsements received by Governor Biodun Oyebanji across the state indicate widespread support and should not be a cause for tension.
“Primary is an internal affair of a political party,” he noted. “The level of endorsement Governor Oyebanji has received from across the three senatorial districts and interest groups shows the direction. We know how to handle our affairs when the time comes.”
Also present at the strategy meeting were the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro; Special Adviser on Political Matters, Chief Jide Awe; APC State Women Leader, Mrs. Cecilia Eegunlusi; DG, Bureau of Community Communications, Mrs. Mary Oso Omotosho; senatorial and LG women leaders, among other stakeholders.
The women, under the platform of the “APC Women Think-Thank,” pledged to begin immediate mobilisation in their communities to ensure a resounding victory for the party in 2026.