The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has introduced a new rule requiring full video recording of its ongoing primary elections in Anambra State.
The party says any election result not backed by proper video evidence will not be accepted or recognised.
The directive was announced on Saturday in a statement signed by APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara.
According to the party, the move is aimed at improving transparency, accountability and credibility during the primary election process.
APGA explained that electoral officers and party officials must now submit detailed video recordings from each ward before results can be officially validated.
The recordings are expected to capture every stage of the exercise, including accreditation of voters, voting queues, counting of ballots and the official announcement of results.
The party stressed that the figures counted during voting must be clearly visible and audibly announced in the recordings.
It also warned that any ward result submitted without complete video evidence would be automatically rejected.
APGA directed all electoral officers, assistants, aspirants and party members participating in the primaries to strictly follow the new guidelines.
The party further advised officials and aspirants to ensure their recording devices are fully functional and capable of producing clear audio and visual evidence throughout the exercise.
According to APGA, the policy is designed to protect the integrity of the primaries and reduce disputes over election outcomes.
Reports from some wards visited in Anambra State indicated that the exercise witnessed a strong turnout and peaceful participation by party members.
Accreditation reportedly began around 10 a.m. in several wards including Awada, Amawbia and different parts of Awka.
Meanwhile, some aspirants are said to have withdrawn from the primaries for undisclosed reasons, although APGA has not yet officially commented on the matter.
The new “No video, no result” policy is already attracting attention as political parties continue searching for ways to improve internal election credibility ahead of future elections.
