National Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo has formally launched the party’s nationwide electronic membership registration and revalidation exercise, marking a notable step in its institutional reform agenda and compliance with Nigeria’s evolving electoral framework.
The initiative, which commenced on March 1, 2026, is being implemented simultaneously across Nigeria’s 8,809 electoral wards, including the Federal Capital Territory.
It is designed to modernise APGA’s membership database, enhance transparency, and align the party’s administrative processes with recent amendments to the Electoral Act mandating political parties to maintain verifiable, digitised membership registers.
Governor Soludo and his wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo was among the first to complete the revalidation process, underscoring what the governor described as a “lead-by -example” approach to party discipline and accountability.
“This digital transformation is a game-changer. We are not merely updating our records; we are building a robust and credible party structure anchored on integrity and innovation. With National Identification Number integration, as stipulated by the new Electoral Act, we are strengthening the integrity of our membership database and setting a new benchmark in Nigerian politics,” Soludo said.
APGA transitioned to a digital registration platform in 2024, and a move party leaders say positions it ahead of many domestic political organisations in administrative innovation.
The current exercise expands that reform, integrating the National Identification Number (NIN) system to ensure accuracy, eliminate duplication, and reinforce compliance with statutory requirements.
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The National Chairman of APGA, Sly Ezeokenwa, described the exercise as both a legal necessity and a strategic milestone.
According to him, the amendments to the Electoral Act require all political parties to maintain comprehensive digital registers containing specific and verifiable information for every member.
“This is not just an administrative update,” party officials noted during a briefing at the party’s zonal headquarters in Awka. “It is a forward-looking reform aimed at fostering inclusivity, data integrity, and institutional credibility as we prepare for future electoral cycles.”
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara stated that the exercise was open to existing members seeking revalidation as well as new entrants aged 18 and above.
Participants are required to present a valid National Identification Number, voter’s card, and two passport photographs at their respective ward registration centres.
The party has set a target of enrolling and revalidating over two million members nationwide.
Governor Soludo called on supporters and prospective members to take advantage of what he described as a seamless and simplified process.
“No one will be left behind,” he said, urging grassroots mobilisation to strengthen the party’s reach and democratic engagement.
Political analysts view the exercise as part of APGA’s broader effort to consolidate its organisational base and project itself as a reform-driven platform within Nigeria’s competitive multiparty system.
By aligning early with digital compliance standards, the party is positioning itself to navigate future electoral cycles with greater institutional resilience and credibility.