INEC Faces Court Threat Over Party Snub
The African Alliance Party (AAP) has signalled plans to take the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to court after being denied registration, claiming it met all constitutional and statutory requirements.
The party’s threat comes as Nigeria gears up for the 2027 general elections, with growing demand for alternatives to the country’s dominant political parties.
INEC recently approved the registration of two new parties following a screening exercise, citing compliance with regulations.
Out of 171 political associations that applied, only the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) qualified, while the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gained approval through a court order.
AAP insists it followed the 1999 Constitution, Electoral Act, and INEC’s 2022 guidelines but was still excluded from the final list.
The party accused INEC of double standards, pointing to the NDC’s registration despite limited public participation in the process.
Despite being left out of the latest round, AAP said it remains committed to building grassroots support and preparing for the 2027 polls, emphasising that legal action may be the only way to ensure fair treatment and adherence to due process.
Abubakar