The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has shortlisted 14 associations from a total of 171 applicants seeking registration as political parties.
This was revealed in a statement by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman of INEC’s Information and Voter Education Committee.
According to Olumekun, the decision was made during the Commission’s meeting held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, where it reviewed preparations for the upcoming off-cycle governorship elections, the end-of-tenure Area Council election in the Federal Capital Territory, and assessed reports on new political party registration applications.
According to them, the 14 associations met the initial requirements outlined in Section 222 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Section 79 of the Electoral Act 2022, and the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.
The remaining 157 applications were rejected for failing to meet the threshold. They said the affected associations will be formally notified within 24 hours.
The names of the pre-qualified associations have been published on INEC’s website and other official platforms. Their interim chairmen and secretaries are expected to attend a briefing at INEC Headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
INEC added that it will carry out physical verification of all claims made by the shortlisted groups before taking a final decision on their registration status.
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