The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in the country have submitted their membership registers ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The commission disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.
INEC said the submission followed an extension granted to political parties after concerns were raised over the earlier deadline contained in the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election.
According to the commission, all political parties submitted their registers on or before May 8, 2026, two days ahead of the extended deadline.
The electoral body recalled that after a meeting with political parties, it shifted the submission deadline from April 21, 2026, to May 10, 2026.
INEC stated that the adjustment was made “to align with the provisions of Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the actual dates fixed by political parties for their primaries.”
The commission added that political parties were allowed to conduct their primaries between April 23 and May 30, 2026, while party membership registers were expected to reach the commission “not later than 21 days before the conduct of their respective primaries.”
INEC further stated that all registered parties complied with the directive within the approved timeframe and said the submitted registers would undergo verification in line with the law.
“The Commission remains committed to the conduct of free, fair, credible and inclusive elections,” the statement added.