‘No video, no result’, APGA tightens rules for Anambra primaries

The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has implemented a stringent new rule for its ongoing primary elections, mandating comprehensive video documentation for all results. The party announced that the submission of video evidence from wards is now a non-negotiable condition for the acceptance and validation of any election outcome.

Ejimofor Opara, APGA's National Publicity Secretary, stated that this measure is designed to guarantee transparency, accountability, and overall credibility in the electoral process. The directive applies to all electoral officers, assistant electoral officers, aspirants, party officials, and members involved in the primaries.

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The submission of comprehensive video evidence from the wards will serve as a mandatory condition for the acceptance and validation of election results.

"The submission of comprehensive video evidence from the wards will serve as a mandatory condition for the acceptance and validation of election results," the party's announcement read. The video recordings must clearly show the accreditation of voters, the voting process, vote counting with visible figures, and the announcement of results by electoral officers. The final results recorded on official forms must also be captured.

APGA emphasized that any result submitted without the required video documentation will be rejected. The party also advised electoral teams and aspirants to ensure their recording devices are functional and adequately powered. This directive aims to strengthen the integrity of the primary election process and safeguard the credibility of its outcomes. While some aspirants reportedly withdrew from the primaries, the party has not yet provided details on these withdrawals.

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The directive is aimed at strengthening transparency, preserving the integrity of the primary election process, and safeguarding the credibility of the outcomes