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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved eight of the 14 associations seeking registration as political parties, saying they have met the necessary requirements to move to the next phase of the process. The approved associations are: All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (AAP), Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Green Future Party (GFP), National Democratic Party (NDP), and Peoples Freedom Party (PFP). INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the eight associations successfully uploaded the required information on the commission’s portal before the exercise closed on October 18. According to the commission, 14 associations were prequalified out of about 171 that initially submitted letters of intent to register as political parties. ALSO READ: New tax system favourable to youths, small business owners – Tinubu’s aide The statement reads: “Further to the commission’s earlier update on Thursday, September 11, 2025, on the ongoing process for the registration of political parties, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held its regular meeting today, Thursday, October 30, 2025, and, among other issues, reviewed the progress made since that announcement. “Following the briefing held for 14 pre-qualified associations on Tuesday, September 17, 2025, the commission opened its dedicated portal for the upload of required documents from Wednesday, September 18, to Friday, October 18, 2025 at midnight. “As of Saturday, October 19, 2025, eight out of the 14 pre-qualified associations successfully completed the upload of all necessary information and documentation. “The associations are: All Democratic Alliance (ADA), Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA), Abundance Social Party (ASP), African Alliance Party (AAP), Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Green Future Party (GFP), National Democratic Party (NDP), and 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.” NIGERIAN TRIBUNE
