APC threatens severe punishment against anyone who sue party in Court

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has again vowed to punish members who sued the party in court as enshrined in Article 21D of the Party’s Constitution.

The National Secretary, Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Senator James Akpanudoedehe said this while briefing Local Government Congresses Appeal Committee on Wednesday at the Party’s National Secretariat.

Akpanudoedehe said whatever issue that arises from the party should be addressed as a family affair.

He said: “Our quest to rebuild and reposition our party had started in earnest with the membership registration exercises, ward congresses and the just concluded Local Government Congresses.

“Of course, with the sheer magnitude of these exercises there may be persons who could feel dissatisfied with the entire process.

“Therefore in line with the Constitution of our Party; and the operating guidelines for the LG Congresses, the Party had set up this Appeals Committee, so that such persons may approach and ventilate their grievances through this channel.

“Our party members should not forget that this is a family affair, so as you go forth to your various states of assignment, you must ensure that fair-hearing and justice be your guiding principles.

“It is also important to state that the Party shall enforce discipline and full compliance with the directives of NEC with regards to those who have taken the Party to court as enshrined in Article 21D of the Party’s Constitution” he added.

Meanwhile, on the State Congresses scheduled for October 2, the party has restated that sale of forms will begin from September 15 to September 27th.

“Screening of aspirants for State executive positions will take place from Wednesday 29th to Thursday 30th September, 2021. Appeals arising from State Congresses is scheduled from 9th to 16th October, 2021.

“On the cost of nomination forms, aspirants for the position of State Chairman will purchase forms at the cost of N100,000. Deputy State Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer aspirants will pay N50,000. Aspirants for the position of Senatorial Chairmen are to purchase forms at N50,000; Senatorial Youth Leader N30,000 and other offices N30,000.

“Female aspirants and physically challenged aspirants are to pay 50% of the prescribed fees for each position”.