The Digest:
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026 ahead of the 2027 general election. According to INEC, all parties submitted their registers as of May 8, 2026, two days before the extended deadline. The commission said the submitted registers will now undergo verification in line with the law. The submission follows an extension granted after parties raised concerns over the initial timeline.
Key Points:
- Compliance with the Electoral Act is critical for parties to conduct primaries between April 23 and May 30, 2026.
- Registers must be submitted at least 21 days before primaries, which parties have now done.
- INEC extended the deadline from April 21 to May 10 after political parties raised concerns.
- Verification of registers will ensure only valid members participate in primaries.
- The milestone keeps the 2027 election timetable on track.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune, Channels Tv
