Independent National Electoral Commission, on Friday threatened to deregister erring political parties. Its Chairman, Prof. Yakubu Mahmood, who spoke while presenting certificates to the recently registered five political parties, said that the commission would not hesitate to sanction any of the political party that violates the laws. The new five political parties, who got their registration certificates are Action Democratic Party, All Democratic People’s Movement, Advanced People’s Democratic Alliance, New Generation Party of Nigeria and the Young Progressive Party.
With this, the number of political parties in Nigeria now stands at 45. Mahmood told the leadership of the new political parties that the commission shall vigorously apply the law guiding the parties where necessary. He said, “Commission will continue to strictly monitor the activities of all political parties and will not hesitate to apply sanctions against any violation of the law governing the terms and conditions of your registration.
“I wish to remind all political parties that the law also provides for de-registration of parties. We shall vigorously apply this aspect of the law as the need arises.
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