The acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti, Sola Elesin, says the party has begun aggressive mobilisation and taking strategic actions to ensure victory in the 2026 governorship election.

Mr Elesin stated this on Tuesday at a political meeting held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

He said the party’s quick action came on the heels of the release of the timetable for the off-season governorship election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Mr Elesin said 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 so that we can effectively mobilise our supporters ahead of the election,” he said.

On how the party is going to win the governorship election, Mr Elesin said: “Go and do your independent findings; you will see things for yourself. It is something that is visible, and you can see who is going to win the election. Our party is firmly on ground and highly acceptable to the populace.”

The acting chairman said the governorship primary, which was gradually becoming a fait accompli on account of the series of endorsements accorded to Governor Biodun Oyebanji, should not generate any anxiety.

“Primary is an internal affair of a political party. You can see the series of endorsements that Oyebanji had 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,” the chairman said.

INEC recently announced that the governorship election in Ekiti will hold on August 8, 2026.

(NAN)