By Deborah Hassan
365Daily– The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Paul Omotoshi, has called on members to focus on the June 18 gubernatorial election in the state, rather than jostling for other elective positions.
A press statement issued on Wednesday at Ado-Ekiti by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Segun Dipe, quoted him as giving the charge at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ado-Ekiti which was convened to review the outcome of the March 26 national convention of the party.
According to him, winning the governorship election would serve as the pedestal to win other elective positions in the state.
He stated: “Mr Biodun Oyebanji is our governorship candidate and we must ensure victory for him at the election. It is important that we all come together and work for him.
“Any member aspiring for any other elective position must first work for the victory of our flag bearer at the governorship poll since that is the only way the party can attain other heights in Ekiti politics ’’
Members from the 16 local government areas of the state attended the meeting where the chairman lauded them for their commitment to party activities.
Omotosho enjoined members to be more determined to ensure that the party emerged victorious at the June 18 election.
He also charged members, especially political appointees, to return to their wards and be actively involved in the campaign by providing both moral and financial support for canvassers.
Speaking at the meeting, the governor of the state, Kayode Fayemi, noted that members had more than enough issues to campaign with, considering the number of projects executed by his administration.
The Governor said that the party’s continuity agenda was sustainable and should be the bedrock of the coming campaign.