Punch Newspaper2 hrs ago
Group pledges massive votes for Tinubu
A support group, the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, has pledged to deliver massive votes for President Bola Tinubu in Akwa Ibom State in the 2027 elections.
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INEC Statutory Monitor
Nigeria Election & Political Parties Tracker
Complete list of all 22 statutory political parties recognize by INEC, dia flagbearers, and real-time news stories about each party.
Recognized PartiesStatutory Register
22 Political Parties
Accredited by INEC under the 1999 Constitution & Electoral Act
National HorizonElection Cycle
General Polls: Feb 2027
Off-cycle governorships + presidential & legislative countdown
Statutory Attribution: Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC Nigeria) · Official Register of Political Parties ([inecnigeria.org/parties](https://www.inecnigeria.org/parties)).
APCRuling Party
All Progressives Congress
Flagbearers / Candidates:
PDPMain Opposition
Peoples Democratic Party
Flagbearers / Candidates:
LPRecognized Statutory Party
Labour Party
Flagbearers / Candidates:
NNPPRecognized Statutory Party
New Nigeria Peoples Party
Flagbearers / Candidates:
AACRecognized Statutory Party
African Action Congress
Flagbearers / Candidates:
ADCRecognized Statutory Party
African Democratic Congress
APGARecognized Statutory Party
All Progressives Grand Alliance
Flagbearers / Candidates:
SDPRecognized Statutory Party
Social Democratic Party
YPPRecognized Statutory Party
Young Progressives Party
ARecognized Statutory Party
Accord
AARecognized Statutory Party
Action Alliance
ADPRecognized Statutory Party
Action Democratic Party
APPRecognized Statutory Party
Action Peoples Party
APMRecognized Statutory Party
Allied Peoples Movement
BPRecognized Statutory Party
Boot Party
DLARecognized Statutory Party
Democratic Leadership Alliance
NDPRecognized Statutory Party
National Democratic Party
NRMRecognized Statutory Party
National Rescue Movement
NDCRecognized Statutory Party
Nigeria Democratic Congress
PRPRecognized Statutory Party
Peoples Redemption Party
YPRecognized Statutory Party
Youth Party
ZLPRecognized Statutory Party
Zenith Labour Party
Punch Newspaper2 hrs ago
Asaba massacre: Colonel Taiwo’s son calls for forgiveness
Son of the late Colonel Ibrahim Taiwo, Maj Gen Ahmed Taiwo, calls for forgiveness and truthful discussions about the 1967 Asaba massacre for national heali
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Punch Newspaper3 hrs ago
2027: Fubara urges Rivers monarchs to remain neutral
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged traditional rulers to maintain neutrality and ensure peace in their domains ahead of the 2027 elections
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Punch Newspaper3 hrs ago
Lagos court denies wheelchair-bound suspect bail over murder
A Lagos State High Court has denied bail to Ahmed Tajudeen, a wheelchair-bound suspect accused of murdering two persons in the Eti-Osa area of the state.
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Punch Newspaper3 hrs ago
Delta commissioner tasks media on credible journalism
The Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, has urged the Nigerian media to commit to credible journalism and professionalism.
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Punch Newspaper3 hrs ago
APC expands campaign structure, appoints Al-Makura, Ndoma-Egba
The All Progressives Congress has expanded its campaign structure for the 2027 elections, appointing Victor Ndoma-Egba and Umaru Tanko Al-Makura to directo
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Punch Newspaper4 hrs ago
Federal Government Unveils New Digital Economy Roadmap
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy announced a strategic initiative.
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Punch Newspaper4 hrs ago
Omission: INEC decides Pantami, Adebutu’s fate today
INEC is set to decide the fate of Isa Pantami, Ladi Adebutu, and other politicians omitted from the final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship poll
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Punch Newspaper4 hrs ago
2027: Reps summon INEC chair, ADC alleges postponement plot
The House of Representatives has summoned the INEC chairman to brief it on preparations for the 2027 elections, amid concerns over insecurity and voter iss
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Punch Newspaper4 hrs ago
Akpabio alleges payment for social media attacks on Tinubu
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that people attacking President Bola Tinubu on social media are being paid for their activities.
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Punch Newspaper4 hrs ago
Awujale to emerge before May 2027, Abiodun assures
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has assured the people of Ijebuland that a new Awujale will emerge before May 29, 2027, following a stalled process.
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Punch Newspaper4 hrs ago
Tinubu prepares 2027 budget, FEC approves roads, airport biosecurity
The Federal Executive Council has approved N626.49bn for road projects and other policies, as the Minister of State for Budget reveals plans to present the
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