{
  "id": 3272717,
  "title": "APC reopens membership registration exercise August 31",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apc-reopens-membership-registration-exercise-august-31",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:56:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/apc-reopens-membership-registration-exercise-august-31/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the resumption of its electronic membership registration process across Nigeria from August 31, 2026, in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja, APC's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, called upon party members and stakeholders to participate in the digitization of the party's membership records. Morka emphasized that the exercise aims to improve the integrity of membership data, streamline access for planning and management decisions, promote internal democracy, and showcase the party's dedication to democratic innovation in Nigeria.\n\nTo participate in the exercise, individuals must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid National Identification Number.",
  "summary": "The All Progressives Congress (APC) reopens its electronic membership registration nationwide on August 31. Existing members validate, new members register Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-reopens-membership-registration-exercise-august-31/",
  "key_points": [
    "APC resumes electronic membership registration August 31, 2026",
    "Aim to improve integrity of membership data",
    "Participation requires 18+ years and valid ID number"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "2027: APC reopens electronic membership registration exercise nationwide",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/2027-apc-reopens-electronic-membership-registration-exercise",
        "published": "2026-08-25T13:38:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "APC reopens membership registration exercise August 31",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/apc-reopens-membership-registration-exercise-august-31-3277046",
        "published": "2026-08-25T14:18:16.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}