‎INEC SHORTLISTS 14 ASSOCIATIONS FOR POLITICAL PARTY REGISTRATION

‎The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has shortlisted
14 associations out of 171 applicants seeking registration as political
parties.
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‎This was announced in a statement by National Commissioner and
Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam
Olumekun.
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‎Olumekun said the decision followed the Commission’s meeting on
Thursday, September 11, 2025, during which it reviewed preparations
for upcoming off-cycle governorship elections, the end-of-tenure Area
Council election in the Federal Capital Territory, and considered reports
on fresh applications for party registration.
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‎According to INEC, 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.
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‎The remaining 157 applications it said, were rejected for failing to meet
the threshold. INEC said the affected associations will be formally
notified within 24 hours.
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‎The names of the pre-qualified associations have been published on
INEC’s website and other official platforms.