INEC political party registration advances as eight associations scale initial stage while six are disqualified ahead of verification

INEC political party registration has entered a new phase, with eight political associations successfully completing the initial stage of the process while six others were disqualified.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed this development in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun.

Olumekun noted that the update followed the commission’s regular meeting held on 30 October 2025 to review progress since its previous announcement on 11 September.

Out of 14 associations pre-qualified to participate, only eight submitted all required documentation via the INEC online portal between 18 September and 18 October.

“As of Saturday, 19 October 2025, eight out of the 14 pre-qualified associations successfully completed the upload of all necessary information and documentation,” the commission said.

The qualified associations are the All Democratic Alliance, Citizens Democratic Alliance, Abundance Social Party, African Alliance Party, Democratic Leadership Alliance, Green Future Party, National Democratic Party, and Peoples Freedom Party.

According to the commission, the next phase of the INEC political party registration process involves a thorough verification of the submitted documents to ensure compliance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and INEC’s 2022 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties.

Olumekun reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to “inclusivity, transparency, and the deepening of Nigeria’s democratic culture,” adding that due diligence will guide every step of the verification process.

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INEC revealed that it had earlier received a total of 171 letters of intent from political associations seeking registration, underscoring the continued vibrancy of Nigeria’s democratic space.