23 New Parties Barred From Participating In Osun Election

INEC Chairman presenting certificates to new political parties

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday banished the 23 recently enrolled political gatherings from taking part in the September 22, 2018 governorship race in Osun State, as the due date for accommodation of hopefuls has passed. 

This is similarly as INEC reported that every single political gathering could, on Saturday, start holding party primaries in anticipation of the 2019 general races which will start in February. 

The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, said this in Abuja on Thursday not long after giving declarations to the recently enrolled parties. 

He stated, "The 23 political gatherings developed out of 144 applications gotten by the commission so distant from affiliations looking for enlistment as political gatherings. 

"I wish to salute the administrators and pioneers of the new political gatherings for meeting the criteria revered in the constitution for your enrollment as political gatherings. 

"Unnecessary to include, from today, you are perceived as political gatherings under the law. 

"From today additionally, you have square with status with any political gathering in Nigeria. This implies you can support contender for decisions including the 2019 general races. 

"Nonetheless, since the commission has shut selection for the Osun State governorship decision hanging on September 22, 2018, none of you can support a possibility for that race. 

"From today, you are likewise individuals from the Inter-Party Advisory Council."