The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State has reiterated its dedication to upholding internal democracy, the rule of law, and conducting credible, transparent, and lawful primary elections in the state. The party, however, clarified that it has not yet fixed dates for primaries for the upcoming local government elections across the 17 local government areas and 260 councilorship wards.
Party disowns fake notice
Reacting to a notice circulating online that purported to announce primaries for party members, the APC stated that it had no connection with the document. In a statement, the party's State Publicity Secretary, Uche Obute, repudiated the notice entirely, describing it as unauthorized, misleading, and of no legal effect.
Obute emphasized that the individuals who allegedly signed the notice are not authorized by the party's National Leadership or the recognized Dr. Martin Chukwumerije-led State Executive Committee to issue such notifications or conduct any primary elections on behalf of the party.
Only one recognized executive committee
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) recognizes only one State Executive Committee, duly constituted and affirmed by the National Working Committee (NWC), as empowered to organize and conduct primaries in accordance with the Party Constitution and the Electoral Act 2026,” the statement read.
Consequently, the party warned that any primary election conducted pursuant to the fake notice would be null, void, and of no consequence, and would not be recognized by the party or any lawful authority.
Legal and administrative steps
The APC advised party members, aspirants, stakeholders, and the general public to disregard the notice entirely and refrain from participating in any process or activity connected to it. Obute disclosed that the party has commenced appropriate legal and administrative steps, including notifying the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC) and relevant security agencies, to prevent any unlawful activity arising from the unauthorized action.
He assured that the official timetable and guidelines for the conduct of primaries would be communicated through recognized and authorized party channels in due course.
Commitment to internal democracy
Obute reiterated that the Enugu State chapter of the APC remains committed to upholding internal democracy, the rule of law, and conducting credible, transparent, and lawful primary elections. He urged members to remain calm, law-abiding, and guided only by official communications from the duly recognized party leadership.
