Ekiti 2026: APC appoints Uba Sani to head National Campaign Council
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as the Chairman of its National Campaign Council ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election,. The Independent
- Holds flag-off rally in Ado-Ekiti tomorrow
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, as the Chairman of its National Campaign Council ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election,.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the election for June 20, 2026.
Gov. Sani's appointment announced over the weekend, signals the party's intent to deploy its "heavy hitters" to ensure a decisive victory in the 'Land of Honour'.
The appointment was contained in a letter dated April 24, 2026, and signed by the party's National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru.
According to the party leadership, Sani was selected based on his track record of political mobilization and his recent governance strides in Kaduna.
The party believes his involvement will provide the necessary "political muscle" to navigate the competitive Ekiti electoral landscape.
“This appointment is in recognition of your distinguished leadership, vast political experience, and unwavering commitment to the success of our party in this critical election,” Basiru stated in the letter.
Governor Sani is expected to join a high-powered delegation and other party stalwarts in Ado-Ekiti tomorrow for the formal commencement of the campaign trail.
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The details for the official flag-off rally contained in the letter showed that the ceremony billed for Monday April 27, 2026 is to kick-off by 11:00 am. at Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.
A source in the Organazation Department at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja who confirmed the development, told our correspondent that Gov. Sani will oversee the coordination of mobilization efforts, media strategy, and grassroots engagement across the 16 local government areas of Ekiti State.
According to the highly placed source, "the primary task of the Uba Sani-led Campaign Council will be to unify various interest groups within the state chapter, present a formidable and cohesive front against the opposition.”
Another source within the party's NWC in a response to our enquiry said, "the goal of the assignment of Governor Uba Sani-led Campaign Council is simple. It is to ensure total victory for the our candidate, Governor Abiodun Oyebanji.
"The National Working Committee has confidence in Governor Uba Sani's ability to build bridges and win tough contests," the source noted
Earlier in March, the state chapter of the party inaugurated a 57-member Ekiti State Governorship Election Campaign Council under the chairmanship of the Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele.
The list comprised prominent figures, leaders and stakeholders of the party across the 16 local governments, including Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr Dele Alake, four former deputy governors of the state, serving and former National Assembly members, Speaker of the House of Assembly, as well as representatives of Egbe Afenifere, APC Elders’ Forum, youths and students bodies, and local government party chairmen, among others.
