Majority of the new political parties have a regional scope and outlook. Hence, All Progressive Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are still the big wigs in Nigerian politics.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved and issued a certificate of registration to 21 more political parties in Nigeria. This brings the total number of registered political parties in the country to 68.
Prof. Mahmud Yakubu, the Chairman of INEC said the plurality of political parties is good for the country’s democracy and these new parties are now formally part of the electoral process in the country.
" The number of political parties is good for plural democracy however political parties must cooperate with the commission for a successful election," the INEC chair said.
"For the 21 new political parties, it is pertinent to always remember that your certificates of registration not only formalize your status as political parties but also confer obligations on you to operate within the requirements of the law at all times."
Majority of the new political parties have a regional scope and outlook. Hence, All Progressive Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are still the big wigs in Nigerian politics.
These are details of the new 21 political parties plus the Socialist Democracy Party that was also issued a certificate of registration.
1. All Blending Party (ABP)
National Party Secretariat: Plot 614, Zone B, Apo Resettlement, FCT Abuja, Nigeria
Chairman: Hon. Moses Godia Shipi
2. All Grassroots Alliance (AGA)
National Party Secretariat: Suites 23A-25A Kaitta Mafayas Office Complex, Zone 4, Gwagwalada, FCT. Abuja
Chairman: Hon. Dr. Olukayode Oshiariyo
3. Alliance for New Nigeria
National Party Secretariat: 20, Durban Street, Wuse 11, Abuja
Chairman: Dr. Jay Osi Samuel
4. Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party
National Party Secretariat: Plot 1483, Km 27, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Carriage way, Airport Road Lugbe Ext., Abuja
Chairman: Tope Kolade Fasua
5. Coalition for Change
National Party Secretariat: Block 3, No. 49 Lake Chad Crescent, Maitama, Abuja
Chairman: RT. Hon. Dr. Geff Chizee Ojinika
6. Freedom and Justice Party
National Party Secretariat: Glass House 3 & 4 Anon Plaza Gudu District, FCT, Abuja
Chairman: Dr. Onwubuya John Abraham
7. Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria
National Party Secretariat: Nino House, No. 1, Engr. Linus Okpebholo Street, Off Bwari Dutse, FCT
Chairman: Amb. Odion Cedrack Okpebholo
8. Justice Must Prevail Party
National Party Secretariat: No. 2 Calabar Street, Opp Naval Headquarter, Area 7, Garki, Abuja
Chairman: Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Nnadzwa Jubril
9. Legacy Party of Nigeria
National Party Secretariat: Flat 4, No 47 Yaounde Street, Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja
Chairman: Ahmed Mustpha Wushishi
10. Mass Action Joint Alliance
National Party Secretariat: House No. 24, Road 15, Efab City Estate, Life Camp, Abuja
Chairman: Chief Mrs. Chika Ibeneme
11. Modern Democratic Party
National Party Secretariat: Suite B19 Discovery Mall Adeola Adetokunbo Wuse 11, Abuja
Chairman: Adebukunyi Olateru-Olagbeg
12. National Interest Party
National Party Secretariat: Suite 101, NCWS Building, Area 11, Garki, FCT, Abuja
Chairman: Atuedide Eunice Uche Julian
13. National Rescue Mission
National Party Secretariat: Plot 188 American International School Rd, Off Oladipo Diva Express way by Games Village, Durumi District, Abuja
Chairman: Sen. Saidu Muhammed Dansadau
14. New Progressive Movement
National Party Secretariat: Hillside Plaza, 2nd Floor, Room A202 AYA Junction, Asokoro, Abuja
Chairman: Mustapha Bala Getso
15. Nigeria Democratic Congress Party
National Party Secretariat: 28 Tunis Street Wuse Zone 6, Abuja
Chairman: Charles Idehen
16. Peoples Alliance for National Development and Liberty
National Party Secretariat: 9 Abdou Diof Off Kwame Nkruma St, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria
Chairman: Amb. Abah Lewis Elaigwu
17. Peoples Trust
National Party Secretariat: No address
Chairman: Ahmed Muhammad Sani
18. Providence People’s Congress
National Party Secretariat: No address
Chairman: Benson Adeton
19. Re-Build Nigeria Party
National Party Secretariat: House No. 26 Ficus Benjamin Street, Gaduwa Estate, Abuja, FCT
Chairman: Moyor Chief Japhet Anyanwu
20. Restoration Party of Nigeria
National Party Secretariat: 5 Jerusalem Street, Old Kutunku Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria
Chairman: Nsehe Nseobong
21. Sustainable Nigeria Party
National Party Secretariat: No 1 K 2nd Avenue Kado Mbinko Gwarinpa, Abuja
Chairman: Kayode Arimoro Michael
