List of all current political parties in nigeria and their logos 2018 by political parties in nigeria and their logos 46. The political parties in nigeria play an important role in political processes that take place in the country especially in comparison with a lot of other african countries. According to the body in charge of conducting election and registering political parties, independent national electoral commission, inec, nigeria has 18 dully registered political parties and operate a multi party system. This post contains the update of list of 68 political parties in nigeria. The nigeria political stage have substantial numbers of stakeholders, such as.
Emmanuel mogaji university of bedfordshire, luton, england. So, below is the list of all the registered political parties, their headquarters addresses and principal officers in nigeria according to independent national electoral commission inec. Oct 23, 2014 the real crux of the debate is how political parties in nigeria are willing to switch from their electioneering campaign of personality politics coupled with trading of insults to actual policy issues which could be of more concern and importance to the electorates. Do you know all the nigerian political parties logo and full meaning. The recession that set in with the fall in oil prices after the middle of 1981 put severe strains on the second republic. These are the funniest nigerian political party logos weve ever.
With the recently concluded elections in nigeria, we have been exposed to a lot of horrors. Most of them are very small and have little impact on the political process. Inec gives certificates to 5 newly registered parties. Have a look at the list of political parties in nigeria and see how many of them you can recognise.
This table lists candidates who have filed with the fec to run for president. After an unbroken 18 years of civil rule, the longest democratic experience in nigerias 57year history as an independent nation, a lot is still required of the countrys political parties. The 63 registered political parties of nigeria politics nairaland. For informative purposes, we have compiled below a full list of these 52 inec registered political parties in nigeria and their slogans so that you could easily identify with any of your choice and become a party member if you feel that their manifesto and programs during their various campaigns will move the nation forward. Mar 10, 2009 the matter of fact is that i just want to know how the ncnc had an effect on the creation of more political parties in nigeria. Plot m502, fcda scheme kubwa, ext 111 by dutse junction, abuja state. Young progressive party ypp 21 newly registered political parties in nigeria i am more convinced than ever that nigeria will ever be a multiparty country as inec.
Nigerias creaky political system council on foreign. The documentation centre of nigerian political parties is an initiative of democratic writers association of nigeria dwan aim at providing systematic and generally accessible documentation on nigerian political parties, with special reference to the activities of the parties. Nigerias registered political parties now 40 vanguard news. Office addresses of registered political parties in nigeria. How countries are disinfecting their cities against coronavirus vanguard news nigeria. The few political parties that have dominated the political space to the point that fears are being expressed that the country was drifting towards a oneparty state. The 2019 nigerian election bears the hallmarks of a twohorse racein. How to register a political party in nigeria lawpadi. Heres the complete list abundant nigeria renewal party anrp. There are 68 registered political parties in nigeria and, with elections around the corner, it is best to get acquainted with them in order to make informed decisions. This list comprises all of the political parties in the government of nigeria. The federal government of nigeria is composed of three distinct branches.
The independent national electoral commission inec has released a new list of registered political parties in nigeria that are dully registered to contest elections in nigeria in 2019 while some of the popular political parties are known, there are some that you might not be aware of. List of all registered political parties, their headquarters addresses and principal officers. List of registered 2020 presidential candidates ballotpedia. The real crux of the debate is how political parties in nigeria are willing to switch from their electioneering campaign of personality politics coupled with trading of insults to actual policy issues which could be of more concern and importance to the electorates. Redefining political party structures in nigerias electoral. List of political parties in papua new guinea wikipedia. Although we have written on the slogans of these parties, their chairmen and other information concerning them. Jan 20, 2018 have you ever wonder the total number of registered political parties in nigeria.
Apc, pdp, accord, npm and the funniest logos of nigerian. The independent national electoral commission has issued the certificate to 22 new political parties in nigeria. Inec issues certificates to new political parties premium. Most people do not know but there are presently 68 inec recognized political parties in nigeriaupdated for 2018. Nigeria currently has 33 registered political parties.
It is important we provide their headquarter address and how. The number of registered political parties in nigeria has risen to 40, according to the independent national electoral commission inec. But a political system crippled by corruption and dogged by ethnic tensions threatens to derail the country from its path toward. Party system and nigeria political development projectclue. Party names and acronyms have been removed from the logos where appropriate.
An analysis of the logo of nigeria political parties will make you wonder about the. Registered political parties in nigeria for 2019 elections. The independent national electoral commission inec was established by the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of nigeria to among other things organize elections into various political offices in the country. No, i do not mean the bubbles of violence in several states.
Jul 11, 2017 only 10 out of 45 registered political parties in nigeria have registered and official websites. An analysis of the logo of the political parties in nigeria will make one. Today, i show you the list of all registered political parties, their headquarters addresses and principal officers. Kano peoples party kpp lagos state united front lsuf mabolaje grand alliance mga midwest. Below gives the political parties in nigeria in alphabetical orders, even though some of them are being scrapped out, last i checked, they are remaining 31 and inec would still scrap more. The creation of the all progressive congress apc party is a welcome idea in the political scene of nigeria. We have over 60 political parties in nigeria but only about 10 of them are in control of the government. Nairaland forum nairaland general politics the 63 registered political parties of nigeria 170288 views 16 political parties endorse shift in election date breaking. The independent national electoral commission, inec, yesterday, issued certificates of registration to five new political parties that have met the criteria for transition from political. I hope it reminds everyone who is eligible to vote in the usa to go vote on november 4. Independent democrats is a nigerian political party. Their claims before the court relate to the matters affecting the processes of their becoming political parties.
This is a fundamental right guaranteed by section 40 of the 1999 constitution. A mega opposition party created by merging 5 political. While the united states is generally run by two main parties, there are actually many political parties vying for your vote. Politicians, political parties, electoral system, election umpire, civil society, and the electorate. The following were newly registered in december 3, 2002 in addition to the above 6 making a total of 28 parties towards the 2003 elections. Jun 17, 2017 the independent national electoral commission, inec, yesterday, issued certificates of registration to five new political parties that have met the criteria for transition from political.
Media in category logos of political parties the following 126 files are in this category, out of 126 total. Below is the full list of registered political parties in nigeria. List of 68 political parties in nigeria check it out. There are currently 29 registered political parties in nigeria and each has its unique logo which can be used to identify them. Only 10 out of 45 registered political parties in nigeria have registered and official websites. Political parties in the country are generally based on the personality of their leaders, rather than on any concrete ideology. I thought it was all really interestingwhy we have political parties, why they are called left and right, why one is an elephant and one is a donkey, and why one is red and the other blue.
It will also contribute to creating peaceful participation ahead of the upcoming elections. List of political parties in nigeria politics nigeria. List of all current political parties in nigeria and their. Today, there are more than fifty registered political parties in nigeria, even though only few of them have not been able to win any election. The independent national electoral commission inec recently registered 23 political parties taking the number to 91 ahead of 2019 general elections. Every nigerian has the right to join and register any political party of their choice. Oct 21, 2016 the number of registered political parties in nigeria has risen to 40, according to the independent national electoral commission inec. List of all registered political parties, their headquarters. The list of political parties in nigeria has increased to 68. Political parties indispensible for democracy in nigeria. May 31, 2017 after an unbroken 18 years of civil rule, the longest democratic experience in nigerias 57year history as an independent nation, a lot is still required of the countrys political parties. Apr 12, 2007 nigeria has made progress since its return to democracy in 1999. Case study of the all progressives congress olakunle olowojolu lecturer department of political science and international relations, landmark university, omuaran, nigeria abstract right from the 1960s, both the ruling parties and the opposition parties are always at. All progressive grand alliance apga united nigeria peoples party unpp nigeria democratic party.
List of all political parties in nigeria 2020 currently. Directory of political parties websites in nigeria. Give the full names of the political parties in the uk with elected representation at a national or international level, from their logos. This list comprises all of the political parties in the government of nigeria fourth republic 1999present aboki wawa arewa movement awam african action congress aac abundant nigeria renewal. Along with the top 10 presidential campaign logos, here are the ten main parties in the united states and what they are trying to tell youor sell youwith their logos graphic designs. The independent national electoral commission, inec, on wednesday confirmed registration of five new political parties for the country. This is important especially during elections as the logo can be a means of identification for the political parties among illiterates who want to vote. Phone contacts and addresses of registered political. Under nigerian law, any individual interested in running for any political office must be a registered member of a political party. Hey guys, here we are again today to bring to your notice the list of all political parties that is in our dear country nigeria. Inec issues certificates to five newly registered parties. The national president of the computer guild of nigeria cgn, wole adedoyin made this known at a press conference on sunday in lagos state. Jan 10, 2018 this post contains the update of list of 68 political parties in nigeria. This is because they provide the right channel for citizens to aggregate their interests and choose their leaders.
This list comprises all of the political parties in the government of nigeria fourth republic 1999present aboki wawa arewa movement awam african action congress aac abundant. Names of five new political parties in nigeria registered. Inec releases names of candidates for 2015 presidential election. According to inec, there are virtually 66 registered political parties in the country at the moment all geared up for the general elections. Papua new guinea has a multiparty system with numerous political parties, in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone, and parties must work with each other to form coalition governments. Home nigeria inec gives certificates to 5 newly registered parties. Anchoring on platforms offered by political parties, citizens make demands on the state, support. A democratic country cannot function adequately without political parties. Have you ever wonder the total number of registered political parties in nigeria.
Some 24 of them were registered just before the 2003 elections, while three were registered in february 2006 after the completion of the research. Nigerias creaky political system council on foreign relations. Its election season, lets discuss some very hilarious logos from nigerian political parties. The 63 registered political parties of nigeria politics. The commissions spokesperson, adedeji soyebi, said in a statement that the registration of the new parties has brought to 45 the total number of political parties in nigeria. Although there are 26 registered political parties in nigeria. Full list of political parties in nigeria nigerian finder. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Nigeria has made progress since its return to democracy in 1999. Most people do not know but there are presently 68 inec recognized political parties in nigeria updated for 2018. Indeed in the 2011 general elections campaigns apart from using the traditional and. Jan 20, 2018 list of all registered political parties, their headquarters addresses and principal officers.
These processes include the provisions of the electoral act, 2001 and the guidelines issued by inec. The facts are obvious that they wanted to be registered as political parties as defined under the same section. For political reasons, government spending continued to accelerate, and the frictions among the political parties and between the federal government and. List of all registered political parties, headquarters. When it comes to nigerian politics and humour though, one of the funniest things weve come across in a while are these political party logos.
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