The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to enforce a Supreme Court judgment requiring political parties to submit their membership registers at least 21 days before primaries, congresses and conventions.

The party made the call in a letter dated October 9, 2026, addressed to the INEC Chairman and jointly signed by its National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru.

The APC said the request followed the Supreme Court’s September 24, 2026, judgment in INEC v. Zenith Labour Party, which reaffirmed the validity of Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026.

According to the party, only individuals whose names appear in membership registers duly submitted to INEC are eligible to vote or be voted for during internal party elections.

It urged the electoral commission to verify compliance with the statutory requirements by all political parties and apply the appropriate legal consequences where violations are established.

The APC said strict adherence to the law and transparent internal democratic processes were essential to ensuring credible elections as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections.

The party called on INEC to act promptly on the judgment to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

The statement was signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.