The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State has commenced a statewide electronic registration and re-registration exercise aimed at expanding its membership base, strengthening internal cohesion, and enhancing its organisational readiness ahead of future political engagements.

The exercise was formally flagged off on Tuesday by Governor Dapo Abiodun, who described the initiative as a strategic step to consolidate the party’s dominance and deepen members’ commitment across the state.

Speaking through his Deputy, Engr. (Mrs.) Noimot Salako-Oyedele, the governor said the e-registration exercise provides an opportunity for new members to formally join the APC while ensuring a credible, transparent, and technology-driven membership database.

According to him, the electronic process will eliminate manipulation and fraudulent practices associated with manual registration, enhance accuracy, and promote efficient data management in line with global best practices for political party administration.

Governor Abiodun urged party leaders and stakeholders at all levels to mobilise members and supporters to ensure widespread participation in the exercise.

“This is a collective responsibility. Our leaders, ward executives, and field officers must work together to deliver a seamless, inclusive, and hitch-free registration process. The era of fake or inflated membership figures is over,” the governor said.

In his remarks, the Ogun State Chairman of the APC, Chief Yemi Sanusi, described the exercise as a unifying effort designed to strengthen the party rather than serve individual interests.

“This registration is not about personal gain; it is about consolidating our strength as a party and positioning the APC for continued leadership and electoral success,” Sanusi stated.

He called on party leaders across the state’s 236 wards to provide maximum support for the exercise, assuring members that additional registration centres and operators would be deployed where necessary to accommodate prospective members within the limited timeframe.

Chief Sanusi emphasised that no genuine supporter or intending member of the APC would be excluded from the process.

The flag-off ceremony also featured the electronic registration of key party leaders, including the Deputy Governor, the Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tokunbo Talabi, and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr. Toyin Taiwo, underscoring the leadership’s commitment to the exercise.

Party members and supporters have been urged to participate actively and mobilise others as the APC continues to build a stronger, more inclusive, and forward-looking political structure in Ogun State.