Tag: Party registratration

Party registration: INEC disqualifies 6 more political associations

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INEC disqualifies

…As 8 scale through initial stage The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has said while eight political associations have completed the initial stage of the political party registration process, six others were disqualified. In an issued statement, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who confirmed this development policeman yesterday, said: “INEC held its regular meeting on 30th October 2025 to review progress since an earlier update on 11th September. “Fourteen associations had been pre-qualified to participate in the process, which began with a…

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INEC finally recognises ADC under David Mark’s leadership

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INEC on ADC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), yesterday officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress, (ADC). This development followed a period of internal restructuring within the party, which culminated in the emergence of new national officers aimed at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside Mark, other principal officers now officially acknowledged by INEC include: Ogbeni Ra’uf Aregbesola, as National Secretary, Dr. Ibrahim Mani, as National Treasurer, Akibu ÆŠalhatu, as National Financial Secretary, and Professor Oserheimen Aigberaodion Osunbor, as National Legal Adviser. With this formal…

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INEC receives 12 more applications for party registration

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INEC receives

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has announced that it has received 12 fresh applications from associations seeking to register as political parties, bringing the total number of applications under review to 122. This development followed the commission’s earlier disclosure on June 23 that it had received 110 applications. INEC emphasised that the process remains transparent and fair to all applicants. In a statement issued yesterday. the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said: “On Monday last week (23rd June 2025), the Commission…

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2027: INEC confirms 110 applications for political party registration

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INEC on party registration

…Reaffirms fairness amid scrutiny The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has confirmed that it has received letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections – the highest number since 2019. The announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during the Commission’s second regular consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja. He stated that the Commission is diligently processing the applications in line with the Electoral Act and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022. “As of Monday, 23rd…

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APC extends registration, revalidation exercise by 3 weeks

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has extended the nationwide membership registration and revalidation exercise by three weeks. According to a press statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Senator John J. Akpanudoedehe, said the extension was due to a shortage of materials as a result of the massive turnout. Akpanudoedehe said the exercise has been extended to Wednesday, March 31st, 2021. It said the Party appreciated the efforts of Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the National Registration, Revalidation Committee led by the governor, and other stakeholders in making sure the…

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