APC targets 350,000 members in Oyo

By Oluseye Ojo

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is confident of meeting its membership registration target of 350,000 by January 30, as the party’s nationwide electronic registration exercise enters its final stages.

The APC, at the national level, had announced the flag-off of a fresh registration of its members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

The exercise, designed to be carried out electronically, is aimed at capturing the names and relevant personal information of existing and new members in a database for management, planning and strategy by the party.

In a statement, APC Publicity Secretary in the state, Olawale Sadare, expressed optimism that the party would overcome initial challenges and achieve its goal, due to the efforts of critical leaders and stakeholders.

“We’re proud of our members, who worked tirelessly to address logistics and other issues, ensuring the smooth conduct of the registration exercise.

“Our stakeholders’ meetings across the 14 federal constituencies were a huge success, showcasing the party’s energy and passion,” Sadare said.

The APC, according to him, aims to increase its voter base by 40 per cent from the 449,884 votes it secured for President Bola Tinubu in 2023, with sights set on reclaiming power in the state by 2027.

“Other things being equal, our great party would be able to boast of over 350,000 organic members at the end of the exercise on January 30 and the figure would be maximally used to facilitate the realisation of our two core objectives ahead of the 2027 general elections.”

He encouraged residents of the state to take advantage of the registration exercise, which is open to anyone 18 years and above with a National Identification Number (NIN) and Permanent Voter Card (PVC).

“Every eligible resident should visit a registration centre and get registered, indicating their readiness to participate in party activities and support President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated.

Sadare explained that registration centres are available across the state’s 33 local government councils, offering an opportunity for citizens to shape the party’s future and contribute to the country’s development.