2027: 91 new political parties emerge as Tinubu searches for Yakubu’s replacement

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has received no fewer than 91 applications for the registration of new political parties.

The opposition parties in the country have reacted to the high number of applications ahead of the 2027 general election.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stated that the number of applications reflected a lack of unity among opposition leaders.

PDP Deputy National Youth Leader, Timothy Osadolor, said the effort to register new political parties is unnecessary and wasteful.

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) which is in control of Kano state said it a testament to the incompetence of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, who called it an indictment of the APC, referred to it as an advantage for the coalition.

The Labour Party, welcomed the interest of 91 groups that have submitted their applications to INEC.

The LP, however, called on INEC to carefully review all applications before proceeding with registration.

The LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the registration of new political parties does not pose a threat to the existing ones.

Meanwhile, plans are underway to replace Professor Mahmood Yakubu as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yakubu, who has served two terms, will complete his tenure in November.