The African Alliance Party (AAP) has responded to the registration of two new political parties by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
According to reports, the electoral body on Thursday, February 5, 2026, confirmed the addition of two parties to the existing 19, bringing the total number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 21.
The National Chairman of the AAP, Hon. Rev. Olusegun Iyaobaje Peters, urged all party members nationwide to remain resilient, calm, and focused on their activities within their states.
He emphasized that the party leadership is closely monitoring developments and remains confident that the African Alliance Party will soon secure official registration as a recognized political party.
“We really appreciate members who worked hard for the progress of AAP,” a statement signed by Alh. Abubakar Sadiq, AAP National Publicity Secretary, said.
It was also reported that the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, said on Thursday that the electoral umpire has approved two additional parties, namely the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.
However, the commission expressed concern over the continued registration and retention of political parties plagued by recurring leadership conflicts, warning that persistent internal crises pose a danger to constitutional order.
INEC explained that the DLA successfully scaled a stringent verification process, while the NDC gained registration following compliance with a directive from the Federal High Court.
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