Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Nani, has issued a firm warning to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, insisting that only registered party members will be recognised going forward.
Nani spoke after the APC’s first official meeting of 2026 in Ethiope West, held on Friday, January 16, at the residence of Chief Emmanuel Ighomena in Oghara.
His remarks set the tone for the meeting and framed the party’s position on membership discipline ahead of future elections.
Expanding on his position, Nani made it clear that party membership is no longer a matter of claim or assumption but of formal registration.
According to him, registration is the sole determinant of membership, stressing that anyone who fails to register cannot legitimately identify as a party member.
He further warned against what he described as “fictitious membership”, noting that the APC would no longer accommodate individuals who associate with the party without being captured in its official records.
Nani also emphasised recognition and participation, explaining that only registered members would be acknowledged by the party and allowed to fully participate in its internal processes.
“So, my advice is that everybody must come out to register,” he said, underscoring the need for collective compliance to strengthen the party at the grassroots.
His position was reinforced during the meeting by party executives, who disclosed that the APC e-registration and INEC registration exercise in Ethiope West would take place between January 25 and January 31, 2026.
The exercise, they noted, is mandatory for members seeking to vote or be voted for in future elections.
While several party leaders and stakeholders were present at the meeting, discussions largely aligned with Nani’s stance, with speakers echoing the call for full registration as a foundation for party unity, legitimacy, and electoral readiness.
The meeting also served as a platform for party leaders to reaffirm their loyalty to Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and President Bola Tinubu.
Participants commended the governor’s MORE Agenda, citing its impact across the state, and pledged continued support ahead of the next election cycle.
Responding to Nani’s position, ward leaders from Oghara, Jesse and Mosogar assured that the registration message would be taken to the grassroots, with commitments to mobilise party members to comply before the deadline.
