The All Progressives Congress has dismissed criticisms from the African Democratic Congress over its ongoing nationwide digital membership registration exercise, describing the allegations as driven by fear and intimidation over the ruling party’s growing popularity.
The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the ADC’s claims that civil servants were being coerced into joining the party were false, baseless and aimed at discrediting what he described as a landmark innovation in party administration.
In a statement on Monday, Morka accused the ADC of orchestrating a disinformation campaign, including the circulation of a fake APC membership slip allegedly linked to a known terrorist, to undermine public confidence in the registration process.
“That claim is entirely false and unfounded and is calculated to cast a shadow over the cutting-edge digitisation of our party’s membership register,” Morka said.
According to him, the large turnout recorded since the launch of the e-registration exercise reflects Nigerians’ growing confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said is already producing tangible results across the country.
Morka said millions of Nigerians had voluntarily signed up to the party, prompting the APC leadership to extend the registration period from January 31 to February 8, 2026, to accommodate the influx of prospective members.
He argued that the ADC’s reaction underscores its discomfort with the ruling party’s expanding support base, but stressed that such concerns do not justify the spread of misinformation.
“While opposition parties fumble and trade in falsehoods, the APC remains focused on consolidating its reforms and setting a new benchmark for digital and democratic innovation in Africa,” he said.
Speaking at a joint briefing, the APC National Secretary described the e-registration exercise as a historic milestone, noting that it demonstrates the party’s commitment to transparency, compliance and global best practices.
Morka, who also addressed the briefing, said the success of the registration drive has placed the APC ahead of the Independent National Electoral Commission in capturing accurate and verifiable membership data, adding that the party remains committed to strengthening internal democracy and public trust.
