APC rejects ADC’s claims of coercion in e-registration drive
In a recent statement, the All Progressives Congress has strongly denied allegations from the African Democratic Congress regarding the ongoing electronic membership registration. The APC described the ADC’s claims as false and politically motivated, insisting that Nigerians are joining the party voluntarily. Felix Morka and Duro Meseko of the APC both dismissed the accusations, attributing the surge in registrations to public confidence in the party’s leadership. The party also accused the ADC of spreading disinformation to undermine the registration process.
Key takeaways
- In a press statement issued in Abuja on February 2, 2026, the APC said the ADC was “terrified by massive All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration in the ongoing electronic-registration exercise.”
- The APC dismissed the ADC’s claims that civil servants were being coerced to register, calling the allegations “entirely false and baseless.”
- Felix Morka, APC National Publicity Secretary, and Duro Meseko, Deputy National Publicity Secretary, both stated that the registration surge is due to the perceived achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
- The APC said the registration exercise, originally set to end on January 31, has been extended to February 8, 2026, due to high demand.
- The party accused the ADC of fabricating stories and attempting to discredit the registration process, reaffirming its commitment to digital innovation and democratic values.
