INEC RECEIVES 110 APPLICATIONS FOR PARTY REGISTRATION.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the receipt of letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties. 

INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this at a consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja, saying that the commission, which is diligently processing the requests in line with the law and its regulations, has acknowledged all requests received so far, except six recent ones that will be processed before the end of the week.

He stated that afterwards, the full list of associations seeking registration, including their proposed names, acronyms, addresses, and names of their pro-tem chairmen and secretaries, will be uploaded to INEC's website and social media platforms for transparency and public information.

Yakubu emphasized the importance of transparency and public awareness in the registration process, assuring that with the list of associations soon to be made public, Nigerians can expect greater clarity on the potential new political parties. 

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