{
  "id": 10675404,
  "title": "APC rejects PDP claim on fake membership cards in Gombe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/apc-rejects-pdp-claim-on-fake-membership-cards-in-gombe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:47:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/29/apc-rejects-pdp-claim-on-fake-membership-cards-in-gombe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has dismissed claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the ruling party is responsible for the alleged creation of fake membership cards ahead of the opposition party's upcoming governorship primary. The PDP is scheduled to hold a rerun primary on Tuesday, September 29, following a court ruling that overturned its initial election. When confronted with the allegation, the APC's State Publicity Secretary, Murtala Usman Wuro Tale, stated that the party had no involvement in the PDP's membership or governorship primary proceedings. Tale dismissed the assertion that around 20,000 counterfeit membership cards were being produced as unfounded, asserting that the APC-led administration under Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya is focused on governing the state and executing its development initiatives, not meddling with the opposition's affairs. He emphasized that the responsibility for organizing the PDP primary lies solely with the party and its authorized bodies, and the APC would not interfere in any disputes within the PDP or assume responsibility for its internal election outcomes. The APC spokesperson urged the PDP to resolve its internal disagreements and ensure that the fresh primary aligns with the court order, their own regulations, and pertinent electoral provisions. He also called on the opposition party to clarify the reasons behind the legal challenge against its previous primary instead of directing accusations at the APC. The dispute arose after a Federal High Court decision on September 24, 2026, which invalidated the PDP primary that had elected Professor Isa Ali Pantami as the party's governorship candidate. The court subsequently instructed the PDP to conduct a new primary in accordance with its guidelines and applicable electoral laws. The PDP subsequently set September 29 for the rescheduled election. Tale advised the PDP to present any evidence of alleged fraudulent membership cards or interference with its primary to law enforcement and relevant regulatory bodies, stating that allegations made through the media cannot substitute for substantiated proof.",
  "summary": "The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has rejected allegations by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that the ruling party is behind the alleged production of fake membership cards ahead of the opposition party’s fresh governorship primary. The PDP is expected to hold the rerun primary on Tuesday, September 29, following a court order […] APC rejects PDP claim on fake membership…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}