APC rejects fake list of primary election winners
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At a glance
- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has denied releasing any official list of winners from its recent primary elections.
- The party warned the public against relying on unauthorized publications circulating online.
- APC stated that successful candidates will be officially notified through recognized communication channels.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a public notice to distance itself from a purported list of primary election winners circulating online. The party stated that it has not released any official results and cautioned members and the general public against trusting unauthorized publications.
Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, signed the disclaimer, which was shared on the party's official X account. He emphasized that reports announcing the outcome of the primaries are false and should be disregarded. "The public is therefore advised to disregard any publication or report purporting to announce the outcome of the primaries, as such information is false and unauthorised," the statement read.
The public is therefore advised to disregard any publication or report purporting to announce the outcome of the primaries, as such information is false and unauthorised.
The APC clarified its official procedure for announcing results. According to the party, successful aspirants will be formally notified through recognized communication channels before receiving their Certificates of Return. "Successful candidates would be formally notified through the partyโs official channels, after which Certificates of Return would be issued in line with established procedures," the notice stated.
The party urged its members, stakeholders, and the general public to rely solely on official APC communications for any updates regarding the outcomes of its primary elections. This clarification aims to prevent misinformation and ensure that information is disseminated accurately.
Successful candidates would be formally notified through the partyโs official channels, after which Certificates of Return would be issued in line with established procedures.
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