APC disowns ‘fake’ LG primaries notice in Enugu, warns against illegal exercise
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State Chapter, has disowned a purported notice circulating on the conduct of primary elections for upcoming local government polls, describing it as unauthorised and
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Enugu State Chapter, has disowned a purported notice circulating on the conduct of primary elections for upcoming local government polls, describing it as unauthorised and misleading.
In a public disclaimer issued by the party’s leadership, the APC said the document, titled “Notification of Conduct of Primaries for Local Government Elections in 17 LGAs and 260 Councillorship Wards, Pursuant to the Electoral Act 2026,” did not emanate from its recognised state structure.
The party stressed that the notice was not approved by its duly constituted leadership under the State Chairman, Dr Martin Chukwunweike, and therefore holds no legal weight.
According to a statement, signed by the State Publicity Secretary, Uche Obute, individuals who signed the document lacked the authority of both the party’s National Working Committee and the Enugu State Executive Committee to issue such a directive or conduct primaries on behalf of the APC.
"The All-Progressives Congress (APC) recognises only one State Executive Committee, duly constituted and affirmed by the National Working Committee (NWC), as empowered to organise and conduct primaries in accordance with the Party Constitution and the Electoral Act 2026.
"Consequently, any primary election purportedly conducted in pursuance of the said notice is null, void, and of no consequence, and shall not be recognised by the party or any lawful authority," the statement warned.
It further advised party members, aspirants, and stakeholders to disregard the document and to avoid participating in any activities associated with it.
The statement also disclosed that the party had initiated legal and administrative measures, including notifying the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission and security agencies, to prevent unlawful activities stemming from the development.
The APC assured members that an official timetable and guidelines for its primaries would be communicated through authorised channels at the appropriate time.
Obute reiterated the party’s commitment to internal democracy, rule of law, and credible electoral processes.
