The Imperative Of APC’s Nationwide E-Registration – Seye Oladejo

The Imperative of APC’s Nationwide E-Registration - Seye Oladejo

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that the ongoing nationwide e-registration of members is not a symbolic gesture but a compulsory reform initiative.

According to the party, this digital exercise represents a landmark step in strengthening internal democracy, enforcing discipline, and modernising party operations in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.

The e-registration programme, which commenced in early January and is scheduled to run until the end of the month, is designed to capture both existing and new members into a centralised digital database.

This reform is aimed at eliminating duplication, impersonation, and unverifiable records, thereby ensuring the sanctity of the APC membership register. Every member, the party insists, must be digitally recognised and accounted for, as credible congresses and transparent primaries depend on a reliable register.

The Lagos APC emphasised that the initiative would dismantle entrenched gatekeeping structures that restrict access to party processes, thereby creating a level playing field for all members. It described the APC as an open and expanding political movement, not a closed organisation.

By embracing digital registration, the party seeks to enhance mobilisation among youths and professionals, improve grassroots coordination, sharpen campaign strategies, and boost electoral readiness.

The chapter expressed confidence that the reform would reinforce APC’s position as Nigeria’s dominant political party, contrasting its forward-looking approach with what it termed the “assumptions” of the opposition. Members and stakeholders were urged to participate fully, with the warning that indifference would amount to a disservice to the party’s ideals. The statement concluded by affirming APC’s commitment to continuous reform and modernisation, despite resistance from retrogressive interests.

In essence, the nationwide e-registration is portrayed as a transformative measure that will not only secure the integrity of APC’s membership but also strengthen its democratic processes, ensuring the party remains resilient and relevant in Nigeria’s political future.