•Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic membership registration exercise as a crucial digital initiative for the party’s growth, credibility, and future planning.
The governor made the remarks today while inaugurating the APC e-registration training exercise in Akure, the state capital, reports The Nation.
He noted that it was vital for party members to understand both the significance and challenges of the initiative, adding that the exercise aligns with the long-standing vision of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, even before he emerged as President.
“This exercise is very important for our party, and not just for the party, but for the leader of our party, the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Aiyedatiwa said, urging members to participate diligently and mobilize others through influence and encouragement rather than coercion.
He explained that the exercise promotes equalisation within the party, as all members would be registered under the same framework and timeframe, stressing that he is personally overseeing the process.
Aiyedatiwa emphasised that technology, education, and ICT now drive modern economies and should be leveraged in managing party affairs.
Highlighting the importance of a credible database, the governor noted that accurate data would enable the party to plan effectively and strengthen its internal processes.
The registration exercise is set to close on January 31, 2025, giving party officials around 33–34 days to register as many members as possible.
Trainees, selected from various wards, local governments, and districts, are expected to train others, reflecting the party’s confidence in their capacity.
Aiyedatiwa urged officials to ensure all interested members, including new entrants and those previously registered manually, are captured before the deadline.
National Vice Chairman of the APC, South-West, Hon. Isaac Kekemeke, described the e-registration as critical for strengthening the party’s structure, internal democracy, and credibility ahead of future congresses and primary elections.
Kekemeke said the timing of the exercise reflects the importance the APC attaches to party affairs, explaining that it was designed to achieve multiple objectives.
According to him, the first objective is to ensure the party has verifiable and credible membership data nationwide, while the second is to allow new members to become equal stakeholders in the party.
The third objective, he said, is to build a reliable database for congresses and primary elections, while the fourth is to enable members to become regular and financial members of the party.
He disclosed that the exercise is being personally driven by President Bola Tinubu, with the full support of APC governors, noting that the party is relying on governors to ensure its success in their respective states.
Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Ondo State Governor on Legislative Matters and Party Affairs, Hon. Babatunde Kolawole, said the APC embarked on the e-registration exercise to build a credible, technology-driven national membership database.
Kolawole explained that the database would eliminate phantom entries, ensure accurate records, and enhance transparency and accountability within the party.
He lauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for taking the lead in ensuring the success of the programme, noting that despite the short notice, the governor mobilised the required resources and approvals to make the training possible.
