The All Progressives Congress has clarified that party members participating in its ongoing primary elections are not required to present proof of payment of APC membership dues before voting.
In a statement on Saturday in Abuja, the party, in a press statement signed by Felix Morka, said all duly registered members remain eligible to participate in the primaries without hindrance.
The clarification comes amid reports of confusion in some quarters over voting requirements during the ongoing exercise.
According to the APC, the requirement to provide evidence of dues payment applied only to aspirants and their nominators during the submission of nomination forms and screening processes.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the requirement to show proof of payment of APC membership dues was applicable only to aspirants and their nominators during the submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms as well as during the screening exercise,” the statement read.
The ruling party urged members and stakeholders to disregard contrary claims and allow registered party faithful to vote peacefully during the primaries.
“The Party urges members and stakeholders to disregard any contrary information, and enable all duly registered party members to participate peacefully in the ongoing primary elections without hindrance,” the APC stated.
The clarification comes as the party continues its nationwide primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, with contests already underway for various legislative positions.
