The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied allegations that it is forcing civil servants to participate in its ongoing electronic registration exercise across Nigeria. Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, made this statement during an interview on Arise Television, which was monitored by Media Talk Africa.
Morka emphasized that the party is currently struggling to register its existing members and those who are willing to join, due to high enthusiasm and technical issues with the online platform. He stated that it is unrealistic to suggest that the party has the time or resources to compel individuals, including civil servants, to register against their will.
The APC spokesperson noted that the party’s existing members are eager to register, but are facing challenges due to network congestion and technical downtime. He added that the party has implemented measures to address these issues, including the deployment of devices and technologies to enable registration in areas with poor network connectivity.
Morka’s statement comes as the APC continues its electronic registration exercise, which aims to update its membership database and increase its support base ahead of future elections. The party has outlined various districts across the country where network connectivity is limited, and has put in place alternative registration systems to ensure that all interested individuals can participate.
The denial of the allegations is significant, as it addresses concerns about the party’s registration practices and its potential impact on civil servants and other individuals. The APC’s electronic registration exercise is a key aspect of its efforts to strengthen its membership and prepare for upcoming elections, and the party’s ability to conduct the exercise fairly and transparently will be closely watched by stakeholders and observers.
