…Dr Bamidele Ekunola emerges as new Chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Ekiti State Chapter has elected Dr Bamidele Ekunola as its new chairman, following a successful Congress held in Ado- Ekiti, yesterday.
Dr Ekunola, and other aspirants for the State Executive Committee of the party were returned unopposed during the well attended Congress of the party in the state.
Other prominent members of the newly elected State Working Committee of the party are, Mr Owolabi Olakunle, Treasurer, Rt. Hon Olugboyega Aribisogan, Publicity Secretary, Elder Ayodele Adeyeye, organising secretary, Elder Ezekiel Ogundele, Auditor, Barr Foluso Oyalegan legal adviser, Mrs Asaolu Modupe Awelewa, Woman leader and Mr Ismail Lawal youth leader.
The election was conducted in accordance with the party’s constitution and in compliance with the Electoral Act of 2026
Members of the party from the 16 local government areas of Ekiti state participated in the Congress, where Dr Ekunola , a former Ekiti State Chairman of the Social Democratic Party and well-respected political figure in Ekiti politics emerged Chairman of ADC.
The newly elected Ekiti State ADC Chairman is expected to lead the party to greater heights in the state.
In their acceptance speeches, the newly elected ADC Ekiti State Executive members led by the Chairman, Dr Bamidele Ekunola pledged to work tirelessly to strengthen the party and make it a formidable force in Ekiti State politics.
“We are honored to lead the ADC family in Ekiti State. We will work hard to win the hearts of Ekiti people and provide a credible alternative to the current leadership,”
Meanwhile, the party’s national leadership has congratulated Dr Ekunola and other Executives on their victory and promised to support their leadership.
