The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that eight out of the fourteen pre-qualified political associations have successfully completed the submission of all required documents for registration as political parties.
In a statement signed by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, on Thursday, 30th October 2025, the Commission said the development followed the close of its dedicated registration portal on Friday, 18th October 2025.
According to the statement, the portal was opened for uploads from Wednesday, 18th September to Friday, 18th October 2025, after a briefing session with the 14 pre-qualified associations held on 17th September 2025.
Olumekun listed the associations that met the submission deadline as:
- All Democratic Alliance (ADA)
- Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA)
- Abundance Social Party (ASP)
- African Alliance Party (AAP)
- Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA)
- Green Future Party (GFP)
- National Democratic Party (NDP)
- Peoples Freedom Party (PFP)
He explained that the next stage of the registration process will involve a detailed assessment and verification of the submitted information and documents to ensure compliance with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2022, and INEC’s Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties (2022).
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and the deepening of Nigeria’s democratic culture through fair and credible processes.
