INEC has received an additional 12 party registration applications

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Nigeria has revealed that it has received 12 additional applications from associations wishing to be registered as political parties, increasing the total number of applications to 122. This disclosure was made by National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, who assured that the Commission is processing all applications in a transparent manner, in accordance with the Electoral Act and the Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.

In addition to the ongoing party registration process, INEC has also released Supplementary Regulations and Guidelines for the Review of Election Results. These new guidelines provide clear procedures and timelines for the review of any declarations or returns made under duress or in violation of electoral laws, as empowered by Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022. This move is aimed at ensuring the credibility and integrity of the electoral process by allowing for the reversal of election results that were declared involuntarily or in breach of the established rules and regulations.

The Commission has uploaded the supplementary regulations and guidelines to its website and other platforms for public access and information. The INEC's commitment to transparency and adherence to the law in handling political party registrations and election reviews is a significant step towards conducting fair and credible elections in the country.