According to The Nation, INEC confirmed no group has submitted a formal application for political party registration, despite over 100 associations sending letters of intent. The electoral body stressed that the keys still missing are the formal requirements needed to initiate the process.
- INEC has received only letters of intent, not complete applications for party registration.
- Over 100 associations, including ADA, are in line but have yet to meet legal prerequisites.
- Associations must submit names, symbols, manifestos and pay fees before the application is valid.
- Failure to meet INEC’s vetting criteria invalidates any attempt to become a recognised political party.
Keys still missing isn’t just a technical delay; it’s a metaphor for how political dreams often stall without structure. Power isn’t just in ambition; it’s in the paperwork, the patience, the process.
Source: The Nation
