23 New Political Parties Receive Certificates Of Registration From INEC

INEC Gives Certificate To New Political Parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC yesterday presented certificates of registration to the twenty three newly registered political parties.

The Chairman of the  commission, Yakubu Mahmood while presenting the certificates, also asked the parties to play by the rules and ensure equity and justice for all members.

INEC Chairman also admonished the new parties to enshrine internal democracy.

Responding, the political parties assure the Commission and Nigerians of their readiness to make a difference in the country’s political space.

With the exception of the Osun state governorship election in September, INEC said the new political parties are by law, qualified to contest elections especially next year’s polls and have the same status as the 68 before them.

Among the new parties are Advanced Alliance Party, African Action Congress, Save Nigeria Congress, Nigeria for Democracy, Peoples Coalition Party as well as Reform and Advancement Party. Others include Change Nigeria Party, Allied Peoples Movement, Youth Party, We The People Nigeria, YES Electorate Solidarity and Alliance for Social Democrats.

As earlier reported by Naija News, with the official presentation of the 23 certificates, Nigeria now has 91 political parties, all of whom are expected to participate in the 2019 general election.