The Independent National Electoral Commission has denied registering new political parties, contrary to reports circulating the social media.
Reports surfaced yesterday claiming that the commission registered two new political parties: “Independent Democrats” and the “Peoples Democratic Movement”.
The report which was also carried by this medium cited a statement on the commission’s website.
However, in a statement issued on Wednesday via its X, INEC said the report were false.
INEC pointed out that though the said political parties were registered in August 2013, but were deregistered in February 2020.
“It will be recalled that both the ‘Independent Democrats’ and ‘Peoples Democratic Movement’ were registered as political parties in August 2013.
“However, they were deregistered in February 2020 in accordance with Section 225A of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
INEC reiterated its commitment to transparency and adherence to constitutional provisions in all electoral processes.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission has not yet registered any new party.
“The current number of registered political parties in Nigeria is 19. Nothing has been added.
“We urge the public to disregard the said report,” it said.
