The 5 newly registered parties include Action Democratic Party (ADP), All Democratic People’s Movement (ADPM), Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance (APDA), New Generation Party of Nigeria (NGP) and the Young Progressive Party (YPP) have been issued certificate on Friday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who presented the certificates, warned that the electoral umpire would not hesitate to apply sanctions against any of the parties that violated the law governing the terms and conditions of registration.
Yakubu said “I wish to remind all political parties that the law also provides for de-registration of parties. We shall vigorously apply this aspect of the law as the need arises.
“As we approach some of the outstanding bye-elections, the three Governorship Elections in Anambra, Ekiti and Osun States and ultimately the 2019 General Elections, the commission will pay special attention to the conduct of political parties as well as their candidates and supporters. Hate speech and other violations of the electoral acts attract appropriate sanctions under the law”, he added.
The certification of the 5 new parties brings the number of registered political parties in Nigeria to 45.
