2027: APC urges INEC to stick to election timetable
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to strictly follow its published timetable for the 2027 general elections, saying the rules must apply equally to all political parties. The party's National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, made the call when he received a pre-election fact-finding mission of the Economic […] 2027: APC urges…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to strictly adhere to the scheduled timetable for the 2027 general elections, maintaining that fairness demands equal treatment for all political parties. Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, the party's National Chairman, conveyed this request during a meeting with a pre-election fact-finding mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
The delegation, accompanied by representatives from APC's National Working Committee, underscored the necessity of a transparent and predictable electoral process.
Yilwatda cautioned against any alterations to electoral deadlines that could potentially favor one party over another, emphasizing that all parties should be treated equally. He noted that APC had already initiated its campaign activities, officially filed candidates for all contested positions, and submitted applications for membership verification through National Identification Numbers and voter identification.
The party boasts a membership exceeding 13 million across local government areas, with over 261,000 executive members from local to national levels.
Highlighting its political strength, Yilwatda stressed that APC currently holds 31 governorships, 88 senatorial seats, and 208 House of Representatives memberships. However, he cautioned against using the party's size to undermine other political entities or restrict their participation in the electoral process. Yilwatda affirmed that the APC's expansive size does not entail a desire to suppress opposition parties, stating, "Being the largest political party does not mean that we want to suppress anybody.
We want a democratic environment in which every party can organize, campaign, and seek the support of Nigerians without fear."
Moreover, he vowed that the APC would not leverage its position to intimidate or suppress opposition parties, stressing the importance of equitable access to media platforms, campaign venues, and other legitimate avenues for presenting their programs to the electorate.
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