{
  "id": 17628899,
  "title": "2027: APC claims edge with 13 million members, 31 govs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/2027-apc-claims-edge-with-13-million-members-31-govs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T15:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-apc-claims-edge-with-13-million-members-31-govs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The All Progressives Congress (APC) claims an edge in the 2027 Nigerian general elections with 13 million registered members, 31 governors, and over 261,000 executive members, giving it an advantage over other political parties. APC's National Chairman, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, stated this during a meeting with an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) fact-finding mission. The party's nationwide structures and grassroots strength make it approximately three times larger than its closest rival. APC's organization extends from local government areas to national level, with over 261,000 executive members and representation from all political offices. The party also boasts support from various organized groups, including youth, women, and persons with disabilities. Yilwatda expects the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to adhere strictly to its electoral timetable to ensure fairness in the 2027 elections.",
  "summary": "The All Progressives Congress says its 13 million members, 31 governors, and vast grassroots network give it an edge over rivals ahead of the 2027 election Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-claims-edge-with-13-million-members-31-govs/",
  "key_points": [
    "APC claims 13 million registered members for 2027 Nigerian elections",
    "Party has 31 governors and over 261,000 executive members",
    "APC organization extends from local to national level"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}