Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that 171 associations applied to be registered as political party. Only 14 associations met the initial requirements outlined in Section 222 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), Section 79 of the Electoral Act 2022, and the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.
The remaining 157 applications were rejected for failing to meet the requirements.
The names of the pre-qualified associations are:
INEC Registers 14 New Political Parties
