Independent National Electoral Commission, on Thursday, disclosed that 151 associations have informed the commission of their intentions to apply for registration as new political parties.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, gave the update after the weekly meeting of the Commission on Thursday.
INEC revealed that since the 4th update released on 23rd July 2025, the Commission has received eight more letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties.
“This brings the number received so far to 151,” he said.
Olumekun added that details of the latest requests, indicating the proposed names, acronyms, logos, addresses and interim leaderships of the associations have been uploaded on its website and other online platforms for public information.
He noted that having created the portal for party registration, INEC has commenced the shortlisting of the associations that meet the requirements to proceed to the application stage.
Olumekun added, “Details will be released immediately after the 16 bye-elections in 12 states scheduled for Saturday 16th August 2025.
“Once again, we reassure Nigerians that the Commission shall continue to keep citizens informed on all its activities.”
