LG polls: Ekiti APC  begins sensitization

Victor Akinkuolie, Ado-Ekiti
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Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ekiti State chapter have  embarked on  sensitization and enlightenment of their members across the length and breath of the state.

The party also stressed the need for their members to maintain peace before, during and after the December 7 local government elections.

The Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mr. Bisi Egbeyemi, who also doubled as the chairman , Elders’ Advisory Council advised party members to maintain decorum and ensure peace to make the election transparent, credible, free and fair.

 The Deputy Governor who spoke while inaugurating nine-men committees to ensure victory for the party in Ado Ekiti Local Government also urged members to work with unity to ensure achievement of the task.

According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant (Media) to the Deputy Governor, Odunayo Ogunmola, committees inaugurated included Elder Advisory Council, Contact, Mobilisation, Finance, Security, Logistics, Media and Publicity, among others.

Egbeyemi,  explained that the administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi would create a level playing ground for all parties that would participate in the council election.

The Deputy Governor stressed that the primary elections have come and gone noting that party members should now work for the victory of chairmanship and councillorship candidates in the December 7 poll.

Expressing satisfaction about the party’s primary election that produced the candidates for the council election, Egbeyemi noted that administration of local government remain a veritable platform for meeting the yearnings of party members at the grassroots.

The Deputy Governor admonished members to shun rumours and rebellion that can cause disunity and disaffection among members of the party.

The APC Chairman in Ado Ekiti Local Government, Mr. Mike Akinleye, maintained that there is no faction in the party, describing the tasks before party members as achievable and possible if they are united.

Akinleye explained that the various committees inaugurated would mobilize necessary machinery that would guarantee the success of the party at the election.