The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Thursday, announced that 12 more associations have applied to be registered as political parties in Nigeria.
INEC disclosed this in a statement signed by Sam Olumekun, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee.
The commission had last weekend announced 110 applications. The latest applications were received as of Wednesday July, 2, 2025, bringing the number to 122.
INEC said it was processing the applications transparently and in fairness to all applicants.
"The list of the new applications by names of associations, their acronyms, addresses, and interim Chairmen and Secretaries has been uploaded to our website and other platforms for public information.
"We will respond to these applicants in line with the Electoral Act and Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022.
"However, the Commission notes that one association has already changed its interim Secretary as a result of defection to another association.
"To facilitate the consideration of these applications, the Commission appeals to associations to maintain consistency of their proposed leadership and addresses so that they do not by their own actions cause a delay to the timely consideration of their applications."
Meanwhile, the electoral umpire also announced that it had published a clear direction on the review of election results.
It said there has been many interpretations of Section 65 of the Electoral Act, making it necessary for the Commission to use its powers under the law to issue Regulations, Guidelines or Manuals for the purpose of giving effect to the provisions of the Act and for its administration.
"Clear procedure and timelines have now been provided, the details of which are contained in Supplementary No.1 to the main Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections 2022.
"As approved by the Commission, the supplementary regulations and guidelines have been uploaded to the Commission's website and other platforms for public information," the Commission further stated.