The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, increasing the total number of political parties in the country to 20.
Recall that INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, announced the newly registered political parties on Thursday in Abuja during the commission’s first regular consultative meeting with political parties for 2026.
Amupitan disclosed that the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) were cleared after a rigorous evaluation process involving 171 political associations seeking registration.
According to him, only the Democratic Leadership Alliance met all statutory requirements, while the commission approved the Nigeria Democratic Congress in compliance with a Federal High Court order.
The DLA, in its founding principles, said it would prioritise governance reforms, youth participation, and social development initiatives across the country.
The party also pledged to promote transparency, grassroots mobilisation, and policies aimed at inclusive economic growth.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), whose registration followed a court directive, described itself as a centrist political platform focused on social justice, equitable distribution of resources, and strengthening democratic institutions.
It added that it intends to provide an alternative platform for Nigerians dissatisfied with the existing major political parties.
With the latest approvals, the number of registered political parties in Nigeria has risen to 20.
- 1. All Progressives Congress (APC)
- 2. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)
- 3. Accord (A)
- 4. Social Democratic Party (SDP)
- 5. Labour Party (LP)
- 6. All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
- 7 Boot Party (BP)
- 8 Action Democratic Party (ADP)
- 9 African Action Congress (AAC)
- 10. Action Alliance (AA)
- 11 National Rescue Movement (NRM)
- 12 Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)
- 13 New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP)
- 14. Allied Peoples Movement (APM)
- 15 Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)
- 16 Action Peoples Party (APP)
- 17. Young Progressives Party (YPP)
- 18 Youth Party (YP)
- 19 Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) – newly registered
- 20 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) – newly registered
