Ekiti South APC Leaders Hail Aluko at Stakeholders’ Meeting, Drum Support for BAO, Afuye’s Second Term.

Ekiti South APC Leaders Hail Aluko at Stakeholders’ Meeting, Drum Support for BAO, Afuye’s Second Term.

By Olamide Akinwumi 

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti South Senatorial District on Monday, July 7, applauded the Chairman of the Ekiti South Senatorial Elders’ Forum, His Excellency, Surveyor Abiodun Aluko, for his unifying leadership and commitment to strengthening the party’s structure across the region.

The stakeholders’ meeting, held at Aluko’s residence in Ado-Ekiti, brought together critical party figures, including the Senatorial Executives, State Executive members from the South Senatorial District, and the six APC Local Government Chairmen in the region. The gathering was aimed at solidifying internal unity and strategizing for the 2026 re-election campaigns of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) and Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Christianah Afuye (MCA).

In his opening address, Surveyor Aluko expressed appreciation to party leaders for the trust bestowed upon him as chairman of the Elders’ Forum.

 “I sincerely appreciate everyone for giving me the opportunity to serve as chairman of the Ekiti South Senatorial Elders’ Forum,” he said.

“This gathering is a testament to our unity and shared commitment to the growth of our party. We must remain focused and united, especially as we prepare to deliver massively for BAO and Chief (Mrs) Afuye in 2026.”

Aluko stressed the importance of party cohesion and emphasized that unity remained the foundation for sustainable governance and electoral success.

Also speaking, the APC Senatorial Chairman, High Chief Akinbobola, commended Aluko for the swift transformation the elders’ forum had witnessed since he assumed leadership.

“Your Excellency, we’ve seen the positive shift in direction since you took over,” Akinbobola said.

“You have restored purpose and coordination within the elders’ forum, and we are proud to stand with you.”

The Ekiti South Senatorial Secretary, Afuye Oluwaseun, described the meeting as a landmark development, noting it was the first of its kind in the senatorial district.

 “This is the first of its kind in this senatorial zone, and I pray this becomes a permanent tradition,” Oluwaseun said.

“We must continue building bridges and supporting one another in the interest of progress.”

The meeting also featured active participation from the six APC Local Government Chairmen from Ekiti South, who jointly commended Aluko’s inclusive style of leadership and pledged unwavering loyalty.

 “Your leadership has reawakened the spirit of unity among us,” one of the chairmen said.

“We’re solidly behind the BAO and MCA continuity project.”

In the same vein, State Executive members from the South Senatorial District showered encomiums on Aluko for the political maturity and wisdom he has continued to display since assuming office.

“You have turned this forum into a strategic political force. We’re proud to work under your leadership,” one of the state executives said.

The meeting also featured serious deliberations on enhancing party unity and mobilizing ahead of the 2026 elections, with a strong focus on grassroots engagement, strategic communication, and statewide coordination.

 “The mission is clear,” a prominent stakeholder concluded.

“Ekiti South is united and fully committed to ensuring the resounding re-election of BAO and Chief (Mrs) Afuye in 2026.”