All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that party members participating in its ongoing primary elections are not required to present proof of payment of membership dues before casting their votes.
The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
According to the ruling party, all duly registered members remain eligible to participate in the ongoing primaries without any hindrance related to membership dues verification.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to clarify that there is no requirement for Party members to show proof of payment of APC membership dues in order to vote in the ongoing Primary Elections. All duly registered members of the Party are entitled to participate in the exercise,” the statement read.
The party explained that the requirement for proof of dues payment applied only during the nomination and screening stages involving aspirants seeking elective positions.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the requirement to show proof of payment of APC membership dues was applicable only to aspirants and their nominators during the submission of Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms as well as during the screening exercise,” Morka stated.
The APC urged members and stakeholders to disregard contrary claims capable of causing confusion during the exercise.
“The Party urges members and stakeholders to disregard any contrary information, and enable all duly registered party members to participate peacefully in the ongoing primary elections without hindrance,” the statement added.
The clarification comes amid reports of uncertainty in some areas over voting eligibility requirements for party members participating in the APC primaries across the country.
