Nentawe Yilwatda, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said the ruling party remains open to adopting any recognised method of primary election, stressing that credibility of the process is more important than the mode chosen.
Yilwatda made the remarks during a public presentation in Abuja, according to a statement by Abimbola Tooki, his Special Adviser on Media, Communications and Strategy.
He noted that the APC constitution permits consensus, direct, and indirect primaries, adding that the party had previously demonstrated flexibility by successfully deploying all three approaches.
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Although the amended 2026 Electoral Act now recognises only direct and consensus options, Yilwatda maintained that the APC’s priority is to ensure transparent and credible internal contests.
“The key issue is not just the method, but the integrity of the process,” he said.
The chairman also addressed concerns over the party’s structure, explaining that the APC operates without a Board of Trustees in order to preserve grassroots ownership and financial independence.
According to him, the party is sustained largely by dues and contributions from members rather than reliance on a select group of political elders. This model, he argued, strengthens internal democracy and accountability.
Yilwatda further highlighted the party’s digital membership system, noting that the APC’s register is integrated with the National Identity Management Commission database through the National Identity Number framework.
