INEC approves ADA, 13 other parties for registration(FULL LIST)

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 14 political associations to proceed to the next stage of registration as political parties, in preparation for Nigeria’s 2027 general election.

According to INEC, the approval followed a thorough review of 171 applications submitted by groups seeking official recognition. Out of these, 157 associations failed to meet the commission’s preliminary requirements.

In a statement released on Thursday, National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, explained that the successful groups will now undergo further screening before they can be fully registered as political parties.

The 14 successful associations will undergo further scrutiny, including physical verification of their claims, before receiving final approval.

Leading the list of pre-qualified associations is the All Democratic Alliance, widely speculated to be a platform for opposition coalitions against President Bola Tinubu’s government.

Others include African Transformation Party (ATP), Advance Nigeria Congress (ANC), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (AAP), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA), Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Grassroots Initiative Alliance (GRIP), Green Future Party (GFP), Liberation Party’s Party (LPP), National Democratic Party (NDP), National Reform Party (NRP), Patriotic People’s Alliance (PPA), and People’s Freedom Party (PFP).

Olumekun stated that all applications were assessed based on compliance with Section 222 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Section 79 of the Electoral Act 2022, and INEC’s 2022 Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties.

“Out of the total number of applications received, 14 associations have met the requirements to proceed to the next stage while 157 have not.

The Commission shall officially communicate the decision arising from today’s meeting to all the associations in the next 24 hours,” the statement read.

The Commission has invited interim chairmen and secretaries of the successful associations to a briefing scheduled for September 17, 2025, at its Abuja headquarters.

Olumekun emphasized that party registration remains an ongoing process under Nigerian law, and INEC will continue to consider applications from associations that meet the necessary requirements.