Rigging Begins: Delta APC Steals Opposition Members NIN And Use For Party E-Registration

Secrets Reporters

Delta State’s ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is facing a storm of accusations as party faithful cry foul over alleged irregularities in its electronic registration (e-registration) process. In a petition obtained by SecretsReporters, Comrade Ambassador Pono Godbless Obukohwo, a devoted APC member, has sounded the alarm over what he calls a “blatant assault on internal democracy” in Ward 3, Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area.

The petitioner claims he, along with several other grassroots party members, were denied access to participate in the APC e-registration only to discover, shockingly, that their National Identification Numbers (NINs) had been allegedly used to register them without their knowledge or consent.

“I wish to clearly and publicly state that we did not authorize any individual or group to use our NIN on our behalf for APC registration or any related purpose,” Obukohwo declared in the petition. “We reject and disapprove any APC e-registration purportedly done using our NIN without our consent and strongly condemn this act, which undermines internal democracy, transparency, and the credibility of the party’s registration process.”

The petition paints a disturbing picture: a systemic problem not confined to a single ward. According to Obukohwo, “several other eligible members in other wards in Ethiope East have reported similar experiences of being denied access to register, while registrations were allegedly done without their consent.” He warned that if left unchecked, such practices could “breed discontent and disenfranchise genuine party members at the grassroots.”

Adding salt to the wound, Obukohwo questioned the logic behind enforcing electronic registration in the absence of fully implemented electronic voting within the party, a move he suggested could be seen as a “recipe for chaos and mistrust.”

In response, the petitioner has demanded swift and decisive action from party authorities. He called for an immediate investigation into the unauthorized use of his NIN and the cancellation of any e-registration carried out without his consent.

Furthermore, he urged that affected members be given a fair opportunity to personally and lawfully complete their registration. He also requested the issuance of clear directives to prevent similar incidents from occurring across other wards, local government areas, and throughout the state.

Obukohwo concluded the petition by reaffirming his loyalty to the APC, insisting that his plea is made in “good faith, with the hope that justice, fairness, and internal democracy will prevail.”

Meanwhile, one Aghogho Abraham Orotomah, in a Facebook post, complained about similar anomaly. Sharing a picture of his registration slip, Aghogho wrote “Two days ago, I sent my details to an APC Membership Registration Officer to renew my membership via online registration. She sent my registration slip yesterday, only for me to discover that I have been registered since May 29, 2025, without my knowledge. Is this not shocking?

“After a thorough review of the situation, I suspect that many non-partisan persons are now members of the APC without their knowledge. Nigeria, We Hail Thee! Empowerment na your mate?”

As the party gears up for internal elections, this controversy threatens to cast a long shadow over the integrity of its membership drive in Delta State. Observers say the issue strikes at the heart of APC’s credibility, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the very essence of grassroots democracy within the party.