Benjamin Omale, the chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State, has emphasized that the most reliable method for identifying who actually belongs to the party is the continuous digital registration of members.
In addition to strengthening party structures, Omale clarified that the nationwide e-registration program will be crucial in guaranteeing President Bola Tinubu and Governor Hyacinth Alia’s reelection in 2027.
In his hometown of Ohimini Local Government Area, he made the statements at the official opening of the APC membership e-registration process.
He emphasized that “it’s also a way for to reelect governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu in 2027,” pointing out that widespread involvement in the process will offer avenues for members.
He claims that while digital registration serves as the foundation for political relevance, internal democracy, and electoral success, party loyalty and dedication are crucial.
Stakeholders who do not participate in the exercise run the risk of undermining the party they say they support at the state and federal levels, Omale said.
“Data is power in today’s political environment,” he stated. A party cannot mobilize, safeguard, or defend its members’ votes if it does not know them.
“E-registration provides us with a verifiable, authentic, digital membership register that will determine who is eligible for appointments, who is recognized as a member, who casts ballots in party primaries, and who the party supports in elections.
“To be clear, you are politically invisible if your name is not in the APC E-registration database.”
He added that the process would identify individuals who take part in choosing the party’s candidates as well as those who profit from APC-led governments.
Omale emphasized that no political figure, regardless of their stature, can afford to stay out of the process, pointing out that the initiative’s primary goal is to secure the APC’s future course.
He stated that Governor Hyacinth Alia has given the project his full support and that the party must protect the membership structure from opportunists and outside influences.
He claims that the governor urges all stakeholders to assume accountability for the party’s performance, acknowledging that a robust party must rely on an open and trustworthy membership database.
He tasked local government chairmen, ward leaders, and elected and appointed officials with organizing participants, overseeing the registration procedure, and ensuring the exercise’s integrity.
