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As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has received 110 applications from groups seeking registration as political parties, including one promoted by Seun Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
  • INEC confirmed 110 political associations have filed for registration as parties.
  • Seun Kuti’s Movement of the People (MOP) is among the applicants.
  • Other submissions include Obidient Peoples Party, All Democratic Alliance (ADA), and La Riba Multipurpose Cooperative Society.
  • One individual submitted three separate parties using the same logo and address.
  • INEC chair Mahmood Yakubu says all applications will be treated equally, regardless of promoter status.
  • A full list of the 110 applicants will be made public online and in media kits.
Nigeria’s political landscape is once again crowding up. While some see diverse party formations as a sign of democratic vibrancy, others worry about ballot fatigue and identity confusion for voters. INEC, still recovering from past criticism over “too many parties,” is now walking a tightrope, promising transparency while holding firm to the law. What’s clear is that prominence won’t guarantee approval, as Yakubu insists every group, whether backed by celebrities or unknowns, will face the same scrutiny.

As the 2027 race quietly begins, this flurry of applications hints at a rising appetite for political alternatives, from grassroots movements to high-profile challengers. The next election could be as much about who is on the ballot as how many.