2027: INEC Shortlists Eight Political Groups for Final Registration Review (See Full List)

 

Abuja | Thursday, October 30, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that eight political associations have successfully completed the submission of required documents for registration as political parties in Nigeria.

According to a statement by Sam Olumekun, mni, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, the update followed the Commission’s regular meeting held on Thursday, October 30, 2025, where progress on the registration process was reviewed.

The statement noted that the associations were among 14 pre-qualified groups earlier briefed by the Commission on September 17, 2025, after which a dedicated online portal was opened for document uploads between September 18 and October 18, 2025.

As of October 19, 2025, the following eight associations had successfully completed the process:

1. All Democratic Alliance (ADA)

2. Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA)

3. Abundance Social Party (ASP)

4. African Alliance Party (AAP)

5. Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA)

6. Green Future Party (GFP)

7. National Democratic Party (NDP)

8. Peoples Freedom Party (PFP)

INEC stated that the next stage involves a detailed assessment and verification of the information and documents submitted by each association to ensure compliance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and the Commission’s 2022 Guidelines for Political Parties.

Reaffirming its commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and the strengthening of Nigeria’s democratic culture, INEC assured that only associations that meet the full legal and procedural requirements will be approved for registration as political parties.

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INDEPENDENT NATIONAL ELECTORAL COMMISSION

PRESS STATEMENT

UPDATE ON THE REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTIES

Further to the Commission’s earlier update on Thursday, 11th September 2025, on the ongoing process for the registration of political parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held its regular meeting today, Thursday, 30th October 2025, and, among other issues, reviewed progress made since that announcement.

Following the briefing held for 14 pre-qualified associations on Tuesday, 17th September 2025, the Commission opened its dedicated portal for the upload of required documents from Wednesday, 18th September to Friday, 18th October 2025 at midnight.

As of Saturday, 19th October 2025, eight (8) out of the fourteen (14) pre-qualified associations successfully completed the upload of all necessary information and documentation. The associations are:

1. All Democratic Alliance (ADA)

2. Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA)

3. Abundance Social Party (ASP)

4. African Alliance Party (AAP)

5. Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA)

6. Green Future Party (GFP)

7. National Democratic Party (NDP)

8. Peoples Freedom Party (PFP)

The next step in the registration process is the detailed assessment and verification of the information and documents submitted by each association. This stage will ensure conformity with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties (2022).

The Commission wishes to reaffirm its commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and the deepening of Nigeria’s democratic culture.

Sam Olumekun, mni
National Commissioner & Chairman,
Information and Voter Education Committee
Thursday, 30th October 2025