APC begins e-registration in Kwara

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Monday flagged off the e-registration and revalidation of membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

The governor, who was documented as the first registrant of the party in the state, said the exercise is designed to strengthen the party and ensure an accurate membership tally for effective planning.

He advised the 579 registration agents to accommodate and register everyone willing to join the party, cautioning against the exclusion of any eligible member.

“It is important that we know how many of us belong to this exclusive club (APC), which is arguably the biggest party in Africa. This is the only party that has developed Nigeria and all its states, including the local governments,” he said while addressing party stalwarts in Ilorin at the APC Stakeholders’ Engagement and the commencement of the e-registration and revalidation exercise.

The programme was organised by the state APC under the leadership of its Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi.

“We want to know our strength so that we can use the figures to enumerate, canvass, protect, and empower ourselves properly, without leaving anyone behind,” the governor added.

Addressing the registration agents, he said: “Do not exclude anyone. We need all the members we can get. Register not only existing members but also go out to canvass for new ones.

“This is an opportunity to grow the party. You have seen the work being done at the federal, state, and local government levels. Use these achievements to market the party and ensure we expand beyond where we used to be.”

Governor Abdulrazaq said his administration has executed projects across multiple sectors, making Kwara State more developed and viable than ever before.

“The facts speak for themselves across every sector. We have recorded sterling performances that are visible in every part of the state,” he said.

He also noted that all intending members must possess a National Identification Number (NIN) to be onboarded into the party.

The event was attended by top party chieftains, federal and state legislators, cabinet members, board chairmen, and other stakeholders.

Also speaking, the State APC Chairman, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, said the meeting was convened to assure party members of transparency in the exercise and to create an equitable platform for all.

He stated that arrangements had been put in place to ensure that no one is marginalised, adding that intending registrants would be required to meet certain preconditions.

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Fagbemi commended the governor for his pragmatism and achievements across key sectors, including education, health, and road infrastructure.

“The reasons for our gathering include the need to work together as one entity. We must unite and align behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, our leader. The governor’s achievements are strong enough to mobilise the people,” he said.

Deputy Chief of Staff, Princess Bukola Babalola, said the success of the exercise requires the collective efforts of party leaders and members, urging everyone to support the process.

“This registration exercise is not a one-man job. We must all participate to ensure its success,” she said.

Chairman of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Abdullateef Gidado Alakawa, said the exercise presents an opportunity to strengthen the party’s membership base in the state.

He noted that the final membership figures would translate into votes during the 2027 elections, thanking the party leadership for creating an avenue to expand membership.

“We are not going to be audio politicians, but politicians who will deliver votes,” he said.

The State Coordinator for membership e-registration, Mubarak Bello, who took participants through the guidelines, rules, and mode of operation of the exercise, said electronic registration would take place across the three senatorial districts, urging party members to participate fully.

Bello explained that a total of 579 registration agents would be deployed across the 193 wards, noting that the process would be preceded by the registration of senatorial administrators and local government supervisors.

“Only members with valid National Identification Numbers (NIN) are eligible for registration. Those with invalid NINs should liaise with the registration agents to facilitate the revalidation of their numbers,” he said.

Chairman of the APC Elders’ Caucus, Hon. Razaq Lawal, urged party members to mobilise and play active roles in ensuring the success of the exercise.

He described Governor Abdulrazaq as a God-fearing reformer who has continued to develop the state and lead by example, calling on Kwarans to continue supporting him to succeed.