INEC Clears 14 Groups, Rejects 157 In Fresh Political Party Applications.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have cleared the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties, while 157 others have failed to meet the preliminary requirements.
Photos: INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Winners Of Bye-Elections
Naija News reports that the decision was taken at INEC’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which the commission also reviewed preparations for the November off-cycle governorship polls and the FCT Area Council elections.
The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed that INEC received 171 applications.
Olumekun said in a statement, “Each request was assessed based on its prima facie compliance with the provisions of Section 222 of the Constitution, Section 79 (1, 2 and 4) of the Electoral Act 2022, and Clause 2 (i and ii) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.”
Of the applications, 14 associations satisfied the initial criteria, while 157 did not. INEC said it will notify all applicants of its decision within 24 hours.
Olumekun cautioned that scaling the first stage does not guarantee registration.
“In addition to uploading the required information to the portal, the commission will physically verify all claims by each association. The final determination of their registrability will be made after this verification to ensure full compliance with the legal framework,” he explained.
The interim chairmen and secretaries of the 14 associations have been invited to a briefing on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have cleared the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties, while 157 others have failed to meet the preliminary requirements.
Photos: INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Winners Of Bye-Elections
Naija News reports that the decision was taken at INEC’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which the commission also reviewed preparations for the November off-cycle governorship polls and the FCT Area Council elections.
The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed that INEC received 171 applications.
Olumekun said in a statement, “Each request was assessed based on its prima facie compliance with the provisions of Section 222 of the Constitution, Section 79 (1, 2 and 4) of the Electoral Act 2022, and Clause 2 (i and ii) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.”
Of the applications, 14 associations satisfied the initial criteria, while 157 did not. INEC said it will notify all applicants of its decision within 24 hours.
Olumekun cautioned that scaling the first stage does not guarantee registration.
“In addition to uploading the required information to the portal, the commission will physically verify all claims by each association. The final determination of their registrability will be made after this verification to ensure full compliance with the legal framework,” he explained.
The interim chairmen and secretaries of the 14 associations have been invited to a briefing on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
INEC Clears 14 Groups, Rejects 157 In Fresh Political Party Applications.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 14 political associations have cleared the first hurdle in their bid for registration as political parties, while 157 others have failed to meet the preliminary requirements.
Photos: INEC Presents Certificates Of Return To Winners Of Bye-Elections
Naija News reports that the decision was taken at INEC’s regular meeting on Thursday, during which the commission also reviewed preparations for the November off-cycle governorship polls and the FCT Area Council elections.
The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed that INEC received 171 applications.
Olumekun said in a statement, “Each request was assessed based on its prima facie compliance with the provisions of Section 222 of the Constitution, Section 79 (1, 2 and 4) of the Electoral Act 2022, and Clause 2 (i and ii) of the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.”
Of the applications, 14 associations satisfied the initial criteria, while 157 did not. INEC said it will notify all applicants of its decision within 24 hours.
Olumekun cautioned that scaling the first stage does not guarantee registration.
“In addition to uploading the required information to the portal, the commission will physically verify all claims by each association. The final determination of their registrability will be made after this verification to ensure full compliance with the legal framework,” he explained.
The interim chairmen and secretaries of the 14 associations have been invited to a briefing on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at INEC headquarters in Abuja.
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