APC Rejects Claims of Forced Membership Registration for Civil Servants

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly denied allegations that it is compelling civil servants to register as members during its ongoing electronic membership registration exercise.

The ruling party described the accusations as an attempt by opposition groups to undermine a successful initiative aimed at digitising its membership database.

The controversy followed a statement by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which alleged that government workers were being pressured into joining the APC. Responding, the party’s spokesman, Felix Morka, dismissed the claims as unfounded and “baseless,” insisting that the opposition was merely unsettled by the large number of Nigerians willingly joining the party.

Morka accused the ADC of promoting misinformation to discredit the registration process, pointing to the circulation of a fake membership slip claiming that a terrorist had registered with the APC. He described the incident as part of a deliberate smear campaign.

According to the APC, the surge in new registrations reflects public support for President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” rather than any form of coercion. The party said millions of citizens are voluntarily signing up because of the administration’s policies and achievements.

Due to the high turnout, the APC announced an extension of the registration exercise. Initially scheduled to end on January 31, the process will now run until February 8, 2026, to accommodate all interested participants.

The party reaffirmed its commitment to democratic innovation and urged opposition parties to refrain from spreading falsehoods, stressing that it remains focused on its digital transformation agenda.