Full List of Political Parties currently Applying for INEC Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections
As preparations intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that it has received applications from 110 political associations seeking registration as official political parties.
The Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made this disclosure during a media briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, 25th June 2025. He stated that the applications are currently being reviewed in line with the provisions of the Electoral Act, as well as the Commission’s guidelines and regulations.
“As of Monday, 23rd June 2025, the Commission has received letters of intent from 110 associations wishing to register as political parties. We are processing the requests in accordance with the procedure outlined in the law, as well as our regulations and guidelines,” Professor Yakubu said.
He further noted that all submitted applications have been acknowledged, with the exception of six recent entries, which are expected to be acknowledged before the end of the week.
INEC Advises Applicants to Follow Legal Guidelines
INEC has advised all individuals and associations seeking registration to carefully consult the Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties 2022. This document outlines the legal and procedural steps required for successful registration.
Key requirements for party registration include:
A functional national headquarters located in Abuja.
Demonstrated presence in at least 24 states of the federation.
Evidence of democratic internal structures and leadership.
Submission of constitutions and manifestos.
Only associations that fulfill these criteria will be granted full political party status and permitted to participate in the 2027 elections.
Notable Names Among the Applicants
Among the 110 applications are names that reflect both ideological leanings and affiliations with contemporary movements. Some of the standout names include:
Obidient Peoples Party (OPP)
Pink Political Party
Zuma Reform (ZR)
Progressive Obedients Party (POP)
Patriotic Nigerians Party
Save Nigeria People Party
Team New Nigeria (TNN)
These names suggest that the applicants are tapping into current political trends and youth movements ahead of the upcoming elections.
Full List of Associations Applying for INEC Registration
Below is the full list of all 110 political associations that have submitted their applications to INEC for registration:
Key of Freedom Party (KFP)
Absolute Congress (ABC)
All Grassroots Party (AGP)
Congress Action Party (CAP)
United Social Democrats (USDP)
National Action Congress Party (NACP)
Great Alliance Party (GAP)
New Nigeria Congress (NNC)
United Peoples Victory Party (UPVP)
Allied Conservative Congress (ACC)
Peoples Freedom Party (PFP)
All Nigerians’ Party (AND)
Abundant Social Party (ASP)
Citizens Party of Nigeria (CPN)
National Freedom Party (NFP)
Patriots Party (PP)
Movement of the People (MOP)
Peoples National Congress (PNC)
African Union Congress (AUC)
Alliance of Patriots (AOP)
Socialist Equality Party (SEP)
About Nigeria Party (ABNP)
African Reformation Party (ARP)
Accelerated African Development Association (AADA)
Obidient Peoples Party (OPP)
Zonal Rescue Movement (ZRM)
Zuma Reform (ZR)
Party for Socialist Transformation (PST)
Liberation People’s Party (LPP)
Progressive Obedients Party (POP)
Great Nigeria Party (GNP)
National Youth Alliance (NYA)
National Reform Party (NRP)
Patriotic Congress Party (PCP)
Community Alliance Party (CAP)
Grassroot Alliance Party (GAP)
Advance Nigeria Congress (ANC)
All Nigerians Alliance (ANA)
Team New Nigeria (TNN)
All Labour’s Party (ALP)
New Green Generation Coalition Party (NGOCP)
New Green Congress (NGC)
New Green Coalition Party (NGCP)
About All (Nigerian)
Nigerian Liberty Movement
National Democratic Party
Citizen United Congress
All Gender Party
Polling Unit Ambassadors of Nigeria
Village Intelligence Party
Great Transformation Party
Alliance Social Party
Nigeria Democratic Alliance
New National Democratic Party
Obedients Peoples Party
Nourish Democratic People’s Congress
All Youth Reclaim Party
LA RIBA Multipurpose Cooperative Society
Alliance Youth Party of Nigeria
The True Democrats
Democratic Peoples Congress
National Democratic Movement
Economic Liberation Party
Grassroot Ambassador’s Party
All For All Congress
People Democratic Alliance
United National Youths Party of Nigeria
Peoples Liberation Party
Democratic Union for Progress
Citizen Democratic Alliance
African Action Group
Patriots Alliance Network
Democratic Leadership Party
Pink Political Party
Young Motivation & Awareness for Development Forum
Access Party
Youth Progressive Empowerment Initiative
Grassroot Ambassadors’ Party
Republican Party of Nigeria
Sceptre Influence Party
Young Democratic Congress
Patriotic Nigerians Party
Far-Right Party
Democratic People’s Party
United Citizens Congress
Reset Nigeria
New Nigeria Democratic Party
Save Nigeria People Party
Above All
Alliance for Youth and Women Party
Rebuild Nigeria Group
Citizen Progressive Party
Good Guardian Party
Abiding Greatness Party
Patriotic Peoples’ Party
Development & Freedom Party
Peace, Unity & Prosperity Culture
The Populist Party
New Nigeria Leadership Party
All Allies Alliance
National Action Network
Coalition for Nigerian Democrats
Republican Party of Nigeria
Abundance Africa Alliance
Freewill Humanitarian Party
Peoples Emancipation Party
Peoples Liberation Congress Party
Peoples Democratic Congress
All Democratic Alliance
Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA)
Next Steps
INEC has not yet provided a timeline for when the applications will be approved or rejected. However, once the vetting process is complete, associations that meet all legal and administrative requirements will receive their registration certificates and become eligible to contest elections in 2027.
This development is part of a growing trend of political reawakening among citizens, youth groups, and regional movements seeking to play an active role in shaping Nigeria’s political future.
