APC Members Protest Delay in Membership Card Issuance in Ogun State
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State organized a peaceful protest on Monday, demanding the immediate issuance of membership cards. This demonstration arose from frustrations over the alleged failure of party leaders to distribute cards, despite many members having completed their registrations.
The protesters argue that certain party leaders are attempting to impose candidates for the upcoming 2027 general election. They worry that the prolonged delay in card distribution is a strategic move to disenfranchise legitimate candidates ahead of the party’s primaries.
Gathering at the APC secretariat in Ijai, Abeokuta, the demonstrators held placards bearing statements such as “Give us back our membership cards,” “We don’t want any imposition,” and “Vote for our candidates,” highlighting their displeasure with the current situation.
One protester, Adesanya Akinbode, voiced concerns during the gathering, emphasizing the rights of loyal party members to actively engage in the democratic processes within APC. “We have been loyal APC members since the beginning,” he stated, urging party leadership to ensure access to the membership cards necessary for voting.
Another participant, Idowu Rodiat, reiterated calls for transparency and fairness in the party’s electoral processes, criticizing efforts to impose candidates without the consensus of the membership. “We want a secure primary process and the ability to vote for our true leaders,” she added, insisting that the decision-making power should rest with the party members rather than imposed by party leadership.
In response to the protests, the APC Public Relations Secretary for the state, Mr. Femi Nubel, dismissed claims of members being denied access to their membership cards. He clarified that registered members could print their cards online and that district staff were available to assist with the process.
Nubel further explained that arrangements had been put in place for each ward to have a designated representative responsible for facilitating registration. “Members are encouraged to consult their ward representatives, but they can also log onto the website to print their membership cards directly,” he stated, asserting that the party leadership has not intentionally obstructed access to membership cards.
He attributed the ongoing concerns to possible miscommunication at the district level and reassured members that the state leadership is committed to providing accurate guidance on obtaining their cards. “As far as I know, the state has nothing to do with denying people access,” he concluded, emphasizing the importance of proper information dissemination among the party members.
