Edo APC Clarifies Stand on Electronic Membership Drive, Warns Supporters to Ignore ‘Fake’ E-Registration Dates

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State has urged its members to remain patient, stating that the official commencement date for the much-anticipated electronic membership registration (e-registration) is yet to be determined.

In a statement issued from the state party secretariat, the leadership addressed growing rumors that the registration portal had already been opened for the Edo chapter. The party clarified that while the national leadership is championing the digital shift, the specific rollout for Edo State is still in the “logistical preparation” phase.

“We are working closely with the National Working Committee to ensure that our digital infrastructure is robust enough to handle the surge of new members we expect in Edo,” the statement noted. “At this moment, no date has been fixed. We want to avoid the technical glitches that often mar such large-scale digital transitions.”

State Chairman Emperor Jarrett Tenebe emphasized that the e-registration is a critical step in the party’s “Clean Database” initiative. The goal is to create a verifiable registry that will prevent the manipulation of delegate lists during primary elections. By moving to an electronic system, the APC hopes to settle long-standing disputes regarding member authenticity.

However, the delay has also prompted a stern warning from the party regarding cyber-security. Tenebe alerted the public to the activities of “mischief-makers” who have reportedly created cloned websites to harvest the personal data of unsuspecting supporters. “The APC will never ask for your bank details or any payment for registration. When the official portal is live, it will be announced through our verified channels and traditional media,” he warned.

As Edo State remains a key battleground in the 2026 political landscape, the successful implementation of this e-registration exercise is seen as a litmus test for the party’s internal organization. For now, party faithful are encouraged to continue their grassroots mobilization while they wait for the “digital whistle” to be blown from Abuja.