The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has appealed to its members and supporters across the state to remain calm amid challenges affecting the ongoing electronic registration of party members, assuring that the identified technical hitches are being addressed and will be resolved promptly.
Reports from the state’s 33 local government areas indicate that a significant number of party faithful—both existing and prospective members—are yet to have their personal details captured by registration officials. The delays have largely been attributed to technical issues associated with the e-registration platform, sparking calls from party leaders and members for an extension of the registration deadline.
In a statement issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the party’s Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, explained that the decision to make the National Identification Number (NIN) and Permanent Voter Card (PVC) mandatory for registration was aimed at ensuring an accurate and reliable membership database.
According to him, the requirement aligns with global best practices and is critical for strategic planning and effective party administration.
“We are not unaware of some glitches in the electronic registration exercise, particularly the inability of many willing party faithful to have their data captured, as well as the absence of NIN for some individuals who wish to register,” Sadare said. “The leadership of the APC is working round the clock to resolve these issues before the registration deadline this Saturday.”
He added that the party has formally communicated requests for an extension of the registration deadline to the APC National Secretariat and is awaiting a response.
“We have received requests for extension from many quarters across the state and have forwarded them to the National Secretariat. We are hopeful of a favourable response. Nevertheless, stakeholders are urged to intensify efforts and ensure that no opportunity is lost. The e-registration is a serious exercise, and the Oyo State chapter cannot afford to lag behind,” he stated.
Sadare also issued a stern warning to party leaders and members who fail to participate in the registration exercise, noting that such individuals risk being sidelined ahead of upcoming congresses and party primaries in preparation for the next general elections.
“As a matter of fact, old members and leaders who fail to register in the ongoing exercise would cease to be reckoned with in the scheme of things,” he said, adding that the party leadership remains fully engaged with the process.
He encouraged members experiencing difficulties to report such challenges to the APC State Secretariat at Oke-Ado, Ibadan, for immediate intervention.
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