The Taraba State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stern warning to its members, prohibiting them from accepting political appointments from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) government without proper authorization.

In a statement signed by the state chairman, Barrister Ibrahim Tukur El-Sudi on Tuesday, the party threatened to deregister any member who violates this directive, citing Article 9.5 of the APC Constitution (Amended 2022).

"No member of the party is permitted to accept appointments from the incumbent state government without an approval from the APC's National Working Committee, NWC," the public notice read.

The statement further emphasized that "a person shall cease to be a member of the party if he accepts political appointment from another political party in government without the approval of the National Working Committee."

Enforcement Measures

To enforce this directive, the APC has instructed its 168 ward chairmen to immediately remove the names of affected individuals from the party's register. Additionally, party chairmen in all 16 local government councils have been mandated to identify members who have accepted positions in the PDP-led government and prevent them from participating in the upcoming electronic registration exercise.

The decision appears to be in response to the inclusion of several APC members in the recent list of aides appointed by the incumbent state governor.

Despite the stern warning, the party chairman reassured loyal members that their dedication would not go unnoticed, stating: "We thank all principled and law-abiding members for remaining steadfast and patient." The leadership promised that committed members would be recognized and rewarded in due time.

This development highlights the growing political tensions in Taraba State as the opposition APC moves to maintain party discipline and prevent defections to the ruling PDP through political appointments.