As the 2027 general elections draw closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties, saying that its action is in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as Amended) and the Electoral Act 2010 (as Amended).
This was disclosed in a statement by the Commission, signed by its Secretary, A. C. Ogakwu and widely circulated on the social media.
The newly registered parties are the Independent Democrats (ID) and the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM).
The Constitution, Manifesto, Logo/Flag and list of National Executive Officers of each party have also been approved by the Commission.
The Electoral Body had earlier assured that those associations, which applied for registration as political parties would be considered before the general elections.
With the registration, officially recognized political parties in Nigeria now stand at 20.
