APC extends membership registration in four states by two weeks

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) has extended membership registration, revalidation and register update exercise of the party by two weeks in four states.

National Secretary of the party’s CECPC, Senator John James Akpanudoedehe, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the states are Imo, Kwara, Ogun and Rivers States. It premised the extension on the recommendation of the Membership Registration Appeals Committee.‌

“With this approval, the membership registration, revalidation and register update exercise in the four states will continue for two weeks,” it said.

The statement asked those who have not been registered to take advantage of the extension.

It further warned against disruption of the process,vowing that there would be reprimand for such actions.

“Those who have not been registered in these states can purchase forms for congresses, party office elections and convention. For congresses in Rivers State, all those who have purchased forms in the past will be allowed to participate in the congresses on the presentation of the bank teller as proof of payment.

“Registration materials have been adequately deployed to the listed states and any attempt to deprive intending registrants will be dealt with accordingly in line with the provisions of the APC constitution and guidelines for the exercise.

“All Nigerians who are desirous of joining the progressive fold are welcome to take advantage of this window and register as members of the APC.

“The APC once again expresses our appreciation to millions of Nigerians who had earlier trooped to the registration, revalidation and register update centres across the country and call on those wishing to participate in the current exercise to do so in an orderly manner and in line with COVID-19 public health protocols,” the statement added.