The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has announced plans to begin a major electronic registration of members in December, with an initial target of enrolling at least 200,000 verified members within the first month of the exercise.
The initiative marks a shift toward establishing a credible, technology-driven membership database aimed at eliminating ghost entries and strengthening the party’s electoral structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in Yola, Raymond Chidama, the State Secretary of the APC, described the digital registration programme as a transformative step in how the party manages its membership records, deploys data for strategic planning, and makes administrative decisions.
Chidama said the party had updated its registration requirements to enhance transparency and electoral relevance.
“Initially, the National Identification Number (NIN) was the primary requirement for registration, but the party has now made the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) the key prerequisite for membership,” he said.
“This shift is deliberate. Anyone without a voter card has no use to the party, since our ultimate interest is building a membership base that directly translates into electoral strength.”
He added that the database generated from the e-registration process would serve as a vital tool for empowerment programmes and palliative interventions, ensuring that only verified party members benefit.
“This digital system will help us know our members, identify them accurately, and extend opportunities to the right people,” he said.
Also speaking, Mustapha Atiku Ribadu, the State Organising Secretary and Coordinator of the e-registration exercise, said the initiative became necessary after the party conducted a review of its voting performance compared to its membership claims.
He described the disparities as “ridiculous by every standard,” citing figures at both national and state levels. In Adamawa State, the party lists more than 600,000 registered members but delivered roughly 200,000 votes in 2023.
“This clearly shows the urgent need to weed out ghost members and retain only real, active, and committed individuals,” Ribadu said.
He explained that the revalidation and upgrade of the membership register will restore credibility and accuracy to the party’s structure. The initiative follows the example of Delta State, which has already commenced e-registration.
Ribadu commended key party stakeholders, including Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, and Mustapha Salihu, the APC National Vice Chairman, for providing logistical support for the exercise.
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According to him, the party has procured and deployed laptops, printers, laminators, power banks, and other essential equipment across all zones, local governments, and wards in the state. Millions of naira have been invested in the preparations, and ward-level officers have been urged to use the equipment responsibly.
He emphasised that the new system allows only one entry per individual and warned that multiple registrations would not be tolerated. Only accredited ward agents will be authorised to register members to maintain accountability and control.
Looking ahead, Ribadu said the APC in Adamawa is focused on securing decisive victories in future elections and will rely on the e-registration platform to build a loyal, active, and verifiable support base. He pledged the party’s cooperation with the newly established Adamawa Elders Council, stressing that unity and transparency will underpin preparations for 2027.
“We want to win Adamawa State, and we will win,” he declared, expressing confidence that the digital membership system will redefine the party’s political fortunes.
