The All Progressives Congress has directed the formal swearing-in of its newly elected executive committee members, marking the commencement of their official duties within the party.
The directive was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, who said the inauguration of the elected officials must be carried out in line with the provisions of the party’s constitution.
Ward and Local Government congresses were held on February 18, while some states have already conducted their congresses. Lagos and a few other states held theirs on Tuesday.
Although the earlier ward, local government and state congresses were not entirely free of disputes, with some aggrieved members reportedly seeking legal redress, the APC national leadership stressed that all duly elected officials must be formally sworn in.
The statement read in part, “The All Progressives Congress hereby directs that the Ward, Local Government and State Executive Committees duly elected at the 2026 Congresses of the Party be sworn in/inaugurated today or soon hereafter in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Party’s Constitution.
“Our great Party wishes to thank all members, stakeholders and supporters for the peaceful conduct of Congresses around the country. Congratulations to all.”
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