Mar 12 • 14:37 UTC 🇳🇬 Nigeria Punch

Ekiti 2026: APC to ditch campaign ‘jamborees’ for grassroots engagement

The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State plans to shift its campaign strategy away from traditional jamborees towards more grassroots engagement ahead of the June 20 governorship election.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State is set to change its approach to campaigning for the upcoming governorship election on June 20. The party, led by State Chairman Sola Elesin, has stated that it intends to move away from the usual large-scale jamboree-style campaigns commonly seen in previous elections. Instead, the APC will focus on a robust strategy that emphasizes direct engagement with the electorate at the grassroots level.

In a recent statement, Sola Elesin announced that the party will soon inaugurate its campaign council across various local governments in Ekiti. This move aims to enhance the party's connection with voters by conducting intra-unit, intra-ward, and intra-local government engagements. The goal is to build a more personalized and effective communication line with the residents of Ekiti, aligning the campaign closely with their needs and concerns.

Moreover, the APC has set an ambitious target of achieving at least 95 percent of the total votes in the upcoming election. This bold objective indicates the party’s confidence and its commitment to driving a campaign that resonates more deeply with constituents, marking a significant shift from past strategies that may have prioritized spectacle over substance. The outcome of this approach could potentially redefine campaigning in the state, influencing not just the APC's fortunes but also the broader landscape of electoral politics in Ekiti.

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