African Democratic Congress, ADC Ekiti state chapter, has said it won’t challenge the outcome of the June 20, 2026 governorship election at the Election Petition Tribunal, opting for ”constructive engagement” and grassroots repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The decision is contained in a communique issued at the end of the expanded State Executive Council (SEC), held in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, which was presided over by the State Chairman, Dr Bamidele Ekunola.

According to the communique which was signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Olugboyega Aribisogan, the SEC said litigation would not serve the greater interest of its members, supporters, and the people of Ekiti State.

“While we may have reservations about aspects of the electoral process, the party chooses the path of constructive engagement over protracted litigation,” the communique read.

The SEC directed all party organs to immediately shift focus to reconciliation, grassroots mobilization, and strengthening of ADC structures across the 177 wards in the state.

The party resolved to constitute a State Repositioning and Restructuring Committee to develop a roadmap for grassroots reactivation, candidate identification, selection and training of party agents, and election preparedness for 2027.

SEC also mandated the State Ad-hoc Committee on Reconciliation and Mobilisation to continue engaging aggrieved members and factions to heal divisions. It described the ADC in Ekiti State as “one indivisible family committed to internal democracy and collective progress.”

The party directed LGAs and Ward Executives to begin “immediate and aggressive” membership mobilization targeting youths, women, and professionals, through door-to-door campaigns, town hall meetings, and stakeholder engagements.

The communique re-affirmed commitment to discipline, directing the State Anti-Party and Disciplinary Committee to investigate all cases of anti-party activities, impersonation, and conduct capable of bringing the party to disrepute.

In line with a National Working Committee directive, the SEC directed the State Working Committee to set up the Ekiti State Atiku/Amaechi Campaign Mobilisation Committee.

The committee when formed, would mobilize grassroots support for the Atiku/Amaechi presidential candidacy and all National and State Assembly candidates, and coordinate voter education across the 16 LGAs.

“The ADC remains committed to providing credible opposition and alternative leadership for Ekiti State. We will continue to hold government accountable and work to ensure that the interests of Ekiti people are protected,” the communique added.