The Senator representing Ogun Central Senatorial District, Senator Salisu Afolabi Shuib, has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) statewide electronic registration of members as a major strength of the party, saying it would create a reliable database to properly ascertain membership and prevent proliferation.
Gatekeepers News reports that Salisu made the remarks while renewing his party membership at Odeda Local Government Area, where he dismissed allegations of digital fraud levelled against the exercise by a Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Comrade Abayomi Arabambi.
According to the senator, claims of fraud could only be made by those directly involved in the process.
“You can only tag something a digital fraud if you are required to participate in it. I think they should spend more effort to go and determine whether they still have a party, and to also reconcile among themselves,” Salisu said.
He further criticised the LP chieftain, arguing that a ruling party had a responsibility to sustain its mandate.
“A party that is in power is making effort to continue to earn the mandate of the people. We are doing so. If Nigerians are doing a national population census, which one concerns a Ghanaian with whether the exercise is a fraud? Okay, APC exercise is a fraud. Go and attempt to do your own,” he added.
Salisu maintained that the APC e-registration exercise would help to secure the identity of Nigerians and enhance security, noting that technology was being deployed to verify party members.
He explained that the registration was built on three key pillars: verifying citizens’ identities, underscoring the importance of digital infrastructure, and advancing the APC’s strategic political objectives.
The senator commended President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for their leadership, describing the exercise as a step towards transforming the political process, deepening democracy and embracing technology.
Meanwhile, Salisu also flagged off the rehabilitation of a 7.5-kilometre abandoned road in the area, assuring residents that the project would be completed within one month.
“It’s not just about fixing a road; it’s about boosting the local economy, supporting farmers, and improving learning outcomes for students,” he said.
