Categories: PoliticsTop Stories

INEC approves 21 new parties, presents certificate of registration

THE Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has issued certificates of registration to 21 newly registered political parties.

Presenting the certificates on Wednesday at its national headquarters in Abuja to representatives of the parties, the Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu urged the parties to adhere strictly to the 2019 Election timetable released by the Commission on Tuesday.

The INEC boss enjoined the new parties to operate within the law, warning that the commission will not hesitate to reject the submission of any party that violates the timelines for the 2019 election.

The newly certified parties are; All Blending Party, All Grassroots Alliance, Alliance for New Nigeria, Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party, Coalition for Change, Freedom and Justice Party, Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria, Justice Must Prevail Party, Legacy Party of Nigeria, Mass Action Joint Alliance, Modern Democratic Party, National Interest Party, National Rescue Mission and New Progressive Mission.

Others include, the New Progressive Movement, Nigeria Democratic Congress Party, People’s Alliance for National Development and Liberty, People’s Trust, Providence People’s Congress, Re-Build Nigeria Party, Restoration Party of Nigeria and Sustainable National Party.

The number of political parties in Nigeria now stands at 68.

 

 

 

 

 

 

admin

Recent Posts

Oyo Rep, Oseni Donates ₦50m to Sheikh Agbotomokekere Mosque Project

  The lawmaker representing Ibarapa East/Ido Federal Constituency of Oyo State, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, on…

57 minutes ago

Bloggers Denied Bail Over Alleged Blackmail of GTCO, CEO, Citing Repeat Offenses

  Justice Ayokunle Faji of the Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered an accelerated…

3 hours ago

EFCC Chair Raises Alarm on Rampant Fraud in Nigeria’s Electricity Sector

  Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised concerns…

2 days ago

Customs Surpasses Revenue Target with N5.7 tn Collection

  The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a record revenue collection of N5.7 trillion…

2 days ago

Half of Shortlisted Directors Fail Federal Permanent Secretary Exam

  Nineteen out of the thirty-eight directors who were shortlisted to fill permanent secretary vacancies…

2 days ago

Nigerian Man Wanted for Child’s Murder Added to U.S. Marshals’ “15 Most Wanted” List, $25,000 Reward Offered

  A Nigerian man, Olalekan Abimbola Olawusi, 48, is now among the U.S. Marshals Service’s…

2 days ago