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.
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