newly registered political parties from taking part in the September
22, 2018 governorship election in Osun State.
The Commission said the deadline for submission of candidates has passed.
INEC also announced that all political parties could on Saturday begin
holding party primaries in preparation for the 2019 general elections
which will begin in February.
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made this known in Abuja on
Thursday shortly after handing certificates to the newly registered
parties.
He said, "The 23 political parties emerged out of 144 applications
received by the commission so far from associations seeking
registration as political parties. I wish to congratulate the chairmen
and leaders of the new political parties for meeting the criteria
enshrined in the constitution for your registration as political
parties.
"Needless to add, from today, you are recognised as political parties
under the law. From today also, you have equal status with any
political party in Nigeria. This means you can sponsor candidates for
elections including the 2019 general elections.
"However, since the commission has closed nomination for the Osun
State governorship election holding on September 22, 2018, none of you
can sponsor a candidate for that election. From today, you are also
members of the Inter-Party Advisory Council."
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