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Press Release
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned that unauthorised persons are issusing press statements which is not from the party and that all it members should henceforth take clearance from the National Chairman before speaking on behalf of the party.
This was contained in a statement signed by Chief John Odigie-Oyegun the APC National Chairman on Friday.
Chief John Odigie-Oyegun said it is totally wrong and unacceptable for any member of the party to issues statmments without first clearing for the part as only the National Chairman and the National Publicity Secretary can speak for the party on national issues.
The statement read thus
“It has come to the attention of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) that unauthorized persons have recently been issuing statements on behalf of the party.
This is totally wrong and unacceptable as only the National Chairman and the National Publicity Secretary can speak for the party on national issues.
Therefore, any member of the National Working Committee (NWC) or the party generally who wishes to speak on behalf of the party should expressly clear such statement with the National Chairman of our great party.
Also, State Publicity Secretaries of our party should restrict their statements to issues concerning their
various states.It is expected that all concerned will adhere strictly to this guideline. “