In order to further mobilize women in politics, Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye will embark on a tour of APC women across the state.
Afuye made the disclosure in Ado-Ekiti on Friday, while interacting with the Ekiti APC Women Leaders and stakeholders in her office, via a statement by her Special Assistant on Media, Victor Ogunje.
She mentioned that the party belongs to all members and that Governor Biodun Oyebanji is an ardent promoter of inclusivity, stating that no member should be alienated in the scheme of things.
The Deputy Governor mandated the women leaders to synergise with other arms of women groups within the APC, so that the proposed women tour can hit the right target effectively .
In her submission, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habibat Adubiaro, announced that the local government tour would kick off on Monday 7th, July, 2025 in Ekiti East.
She said other schedules regarding the tour shall be released in due course to keep all stakeholders informed about the impeding mobilisation drives.
Buttressing the SSG, the Directir General, Office of the Community Communication, Mrs Mary Oso Omotoso, charged the women leaders to work zealously towards achieving their common interest.
She posited that the programme was the initiative of the first lady of the state, Dr. Olayemi Oyebanji, who believed in party’s cohesion and inclusivity, saying all hands must be on the plough to accomplish victory for Oyebanji’s re-election.
The Chairperson of APC Elders’ Forum, Women Wing, Chief Mrs Ronke Okunsanya, commended the leaders for their unshakeable support since the inception of Governor Oyebanji’s administration, describing this as an impetus for good delivery in governance and strong bond of unity in APC.
The two time Commissioner emphasized the importance of oneness as a tool to achieving greatness and victory in the re-election of Governor Oyebanji for second term in 2026.