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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of the committees that will oversee its National Assembly primary elections. In a statement issued on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, confirmed the formation of both the Primary Election Committees and the Primary Election Appeal Committees that will manage the voting process and resolve any disputes that may arise.
The APC called on party members, officials and other stakeholders to conduct themselves with transparency, fairness and peace throughout the exercise. “We expect every participant to respect the rules, uphold integrity and maintain calm,” Morka said.
The announcement follows a recent adjustment to the timetable for the House of Representatives primaries. Media Talk Africa reported that the APC moved the House of Representatives primary for the forthcoming general elections forward by one day, while keeping the rest of the schedule unchanged. The party clarified that the shift does not affect any other primaries, including those for the Senate, State Houses of Assembly, governorship and the presidential contest.
By outlining the composition of the election and appeal committees, the APC aims to reinforce internal procedural credibility ahead of the upcoming national elections. Observers note that clear committee structures are essential for managing large‑scale party primaries and for mitigating grievances that could disrupt the electoral calendar.
The party’s emphasis on peaceful conduct comes amid heightened sensitivity around primary elections across Nigeria, where intra‑party contests often attract intense scrutiny. APC officials indicated that mechanisms are now in place to adjudicate complaints promptly, reducing the likelihood of protracted legal battles.
As the primary calendar progresses, the APC’s next steps will involve the actual conduct of the National Assembly primaries, followed by the release of results and, if necessary, the handling of appeals through the newly appointed committees. The party’s handling of these processes will be watched closely by political analysts, civil society groups and the electorate, all of whom are keen to see a transparent and orderly transition from party nominations to the general election campaign.
