The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released fresh supplementary regulations to provide clarity on the review of election results and announced progress on processing applications for new political parties.
The announcement was made by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Mr. Sam Olumekun , in a statement issued on Thursday, following the Commission’s regular weekly meeting.
According to the statement, the supplementary guidelines are aimed at clarifying Section 65 of the Electoral Act 2022, which empowers the Commission to review any declaration or return made involuntarily or in violation of existing electoral laws, regulations, and procedures.
Given the varied interpretations of this section, INEC has now exercised its authority under the law to issue Supplementary No. 1 to the Regulations and Guidelines for the Conduct of Elections, 2022. These new regulations outline clear procedures and timelines for initiating and conducting result reviews. The full document is now available on INEC’s website and other official platforms for public access.
In the same briefing, the Commission shared updates on the registration of political parties. It revealed that a total of 122 associations have now submitted applications for registration, up from the 110 announced on 23rd June. The latest tally includes 12 new applications received by Wednesday, 2nd July 2025.
The Commission reassured Nigerians that all applications are being processed transparently and equitably in line with the Electoral Act and the Regulations and Guidelines for Political Parties, 2022. Details of the applying associations, including names, acronyms, addresses, and interim leadership, have been made public on the Commission’s official channels.
However, it noted that one association has already replaced its interim secretary due to defection to another group. INEC cautioned applicants to maintain consistency in their leadership and contact information to avoid delays in the vetting and consideration of their requests.