As the June 2026 Ekiti State governorship election approaches and serious campaigns gather momentum, a non-governmental and Socio-economic Development Organization, Ekiti Future Agenda (EFA) is set to engage governorship candidates, political stalwarts, party leaders across political parties as well as youth leaders, civil society groups and journalists in a special roundtable discussion themed, Ekiti State First: A Pact for Positive Growth, Prioritizing State Development, Promoting Ekiti Values. This event which is geared towards a very resourceful, peaceful and violence free electoral campaigns is scheduled for April 10th, 2026 in Ado-Ekiti, the state’s capital.
According to the organizers of the event, Adesina Adetola, the Convener of Ekiti Future Agenda, “the historic conversation is an Inter-Party Engagement and Roundtable.designed to reshape how politics is discussed and practiced. This gathering is not about noise; it is about vision. It is about placing Ekiti first. A new political culture where development speaks louder than division, and the future of the state stands above party colours.”
Speaking further, Adetola said “the high-level engagement will bring together political leaders, stakeholders, youth voices, media practitioners, community influencers and development advocates in one room to pursue a shared commitment, that the coming election must reflect maturity, peaceful engagement, and bold ideas capable of driving the next phase of Ekiti’s development. The event will also go further to engage the participants on the need for fair reportage devoid of false propaganda and fake news during and after the electoral campaign processes.”
“It is our belief that Ekiti continually deserves politics driven by ideas, leadership anchored on integrity, and a future built through collective responsibility, then this is a conversation no one committed to this belief should afford to miss.” He said.
To lead the discussion at the event is a renowned Nigerian public affairs analyst and community leader, Ayo Arogundade while Mrs. Labake Akinyemi-Oke a prominent advocate for good governance and a lecturer in the Mass Communication Department at BOUEST will moderate the roundtable session. Other discussants at the event include the Chairman Ekiti State Inter-Party Advocacy Council who also doubles as the State Chairman of the Accord Party, Adeniji Akinropo Philip, the Public Relation Officer APC, Ekiti State , Segun Dipe,.the Governorship Candidate, Action Democratic Party, Ojo Ayodeji Tope, the State Secretary NNPP, Ekiti State
Olofin Ayodele, the State Secretary, AAC, Ekiti State, Oguntoye Oluwafemi, the state Chairman PRP, Ademola Adedayo, a notable Political Scholar in the State, Oke Aruleba among others..
Over the years, Ekiti Future Agenda has initiated and executed numbers of activities, projects and interventions in the State. Typically in giving back value to the State, in form of advocacy, schemes and education, which have become defining moments in the annals of the state’s development. The Ekiti Future Agenda Roundtable is primarily a conversation on development of Ekiti State with the main aim of serving as a rendezvous of ideas and strategies towards development of the State in all areas. Therefore, providing a platform for Ekiti stakeholders from diverse backgrounds to rub minds on issues that will take the State to the next level of genuine development.
