The All Progressives Congress(APC) has distanced itself from a purported list circulating online claiming to contain the names of successful aspirants from its recently concluded primary elections, insisting that no official results have been released.
The ruling party issued the clarification on Sunday amid growing speculation over the outcome of the primaries, warning members, aspirants and the public against relying on unauthorised publications.
In a public notice signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC stated that reports announcing winners of the primaries are false and should be disregarded.
The statement, which was shared on the party’s official X account, stressed that only information released through recognised party channels should be considered authentic.
“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 notice stated.
The APC explained that successful aspirants would be officially informed through established communication channels before receiving Certificates of Return.
“Successful candidates would be formally notified through the party’s official channels, after which Certificates of Return would be issued in line with established procedures,” the statement added.
The clarification comes amid heightened political activities and increased public interest in the outcome of party primaries.
In previous election cycles, political parties have contended with unofficial result sheets and fabricated lists that have occasionally led to disputes among aspirants and supporters.
The APC said the latest disclaimer was intended to preserve the integrity of its internal electoral process and prevent misinformation from creating unnecessary confusion.
It urged party members, stakeholders and the public to rely solely on official APC communications for updates regarding the outcome of the primaries.
Analysts say the development highlights the growing challenge posed by misinformation during electoral periods, particularly on social media platforms where unverified political content spreads rapidly.
The party reiterated that due process would be followed in announcing successful candidates and assured members that all notifications would be made through approved channels.
