INEC Expels 7 Political Parties!

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today announced the removal of seven political parties that have no representation in the executive or legislative arms at federal, state or local government levels.

And they include:

1.     Democratic Alternative (DA)
2.     National Action Council (NAC)
3.     National Democratic Liberty Party (NDLP)
4.     Masses Movement of Nigeria (MMN)
5.     Nigeria Peoples Congress (NPC)
6.     Nigeria Elements Progressive Party (NEPP)
7.     National Unity Party (NUP)

Speaking at a press in Abuja , its chairman, Professor Attahiru  Jega highlighted that INEC the gauge was within the limits of weight bestowed on INEC by the law. The development reduced the number of recognized political parties in the country from 65 to 58.

The INEC boss explained that the seven political parties failed to produce any candidate anywhere across the country in the April general election.

He also said that all the affected parties have been notified and are by law precluded from engaging in any electoral activities including but not limited to canvassing for seats in any electoral process.

He explained that the next phase of the action will be after the various cases in court are settled. On whether the commission can register new political parties and whether the commission can accommodate any of the sacked parties who reapplies, INEC Chairman said the commission does not intend to do anything outside what the law said pointing out the commission will do the right thing when the times comes.