The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in the country have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026, marking a key milestone in preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The Commission said the submission was completed ahead of the final deadline following a series of adjustments to the electoral timetable and consultations with political stakeholders.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna.
According to INEC, the submission followed an earlier extension granted to political parties after concerns were raised over the initial deadline during a stakeholder meeting held on March 24, 2026.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission wishes to inform Nigerians and stakeholders in the electoral process that all 22 registered political parties have successfully submitted their membership registers to the Commission in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026,” the statement read.
The Commission explained that while the original deadline was fixed for April 21, 2026, it was later extended to May 10, 2026, in line with statutory provisions and the timetable for party primaries.
INEC further disclosed that all political parties submitted their registers by May 8, 2026, two days before the extended deadline, describing the compliance level as complete and within schedule.
It added that political parties were allowed to conduct primaries between April 23 and May 30, 2026, while the submission of membership registers was mandated at least 21 days before their respective primaries.
The electoral body stressed that the submitted registers would now undergo detailed verification in line with the law, noting that the exercise is critical to ensuring transparency, internal democracy, and credible elections.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to delivering free, fair and inclusive elections in 2027, adding that the verification process would help strengthen the integrity of party participation and voter representation.
Political observers say the development signals a major administrative step in the buildup to what is expected to be a highly competitive 2027 general election season, as parties begin final preparations for primaries and candidate emergence.
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