The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State has intensified efforts to mobilise party members ahead of the ongoing voter registration exercise, urging mass participation as a critical step toward consolidating the party's electoral dominance.

Over the weekend, the state chapter held a sensitisation forum at Arca Santa Arena in Ilorin, bringing together national and state lawmakers, senior government officials, party leaders, and grassroots supporters.

State APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi emphasised that voter registration is not merely a civic duty but a strategic tool for sustaining the party's winning trajectory both in Kwara and across Nigeria.

He stressed that possession of a Permanent Voter's Card (PVC) is a prerequisite for full political engagement, stating clearly: "Anybody who does not possess a voter registration card is not eligible to become a member of a political party."

Fagbemi also highlighted the current administration's security achievements under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, urging citizens to support these efforts by reporting suspicious activities and rejecting violence.

The event served as both a political rally and civic education session, reinforcing the APC's commitment to internal democracy, citizen participation, and long-term governance success.

"As APC faithful, your mobilisation for voter registration will amplify the gains of our administration, ensuring our victory in 2027. Let us go forth, register voters, and secure a brighter future.

"I charge each of you to ensure that at least 20 more persons register to vote through your own efforts. It is doable. That is the way to thank the President and the Governor for their commitment to sustainable development in our state."

Fagbemi said the party's dominance is no accident but stems from a proven track record of transformative governance under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

"We have delivered impressive strides in infrastructural development, human capital empowerment, rural transformation, while laying strong foundations for the future through massive investments in education, health care, agriculture, commerce, the digital economy, tourism, the creative industry, the justice system, and social protection programmes," he said.

Both leaders have exemplified unparalleled statesmanship in managing public resources with prudence and prioritising the welfare of our citizens, the Chairman added.

He said the party has done so much under Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq that it is asking Kwarans to enlist as voters in sustaining the gains.

The Speaker, Danladi, in what appeared to be a legislative proceeding, engaged the party members in "Aye and No" verbal voting to ascertain their level of awareness and acceptance of the resolution at the gathering.

He urged them to give the voter registration exercise the needed seriousness in the interest of the party and the state at large.

Enlightening the gathering, Alhaji Muhammed Yusuf, who is a former INEC staff member, commended the ruling APC in the state for sensitising people on their civic duty, saying that complements the work of INEC.

He urged all party faithful to accept the calls to support the INEC officials by mobilising their eligible people to partake in the exercise before the close of its first phase on 10th December, 2025.

Describing the voter registration as an integral part of elections, Yusuf said INEC reopened its portal to accommodate those who were not up to age 18 or were not around during the last registration exercise; those whose cards are lost or damaged; and those who want to transfer their polling units.

A total of 89,056 Kwarans have successfully registered online, while 10,547 have so far completed their physical registration.