INEC responds to request for ADA registration, says its working on application
The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has responded to request by stakeholders for the registration of a new political party the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) ahead of 2027 general election.
In the wake of the crises afflicting major opposition political parties and the legal encumbrances of adopting an existing political party, some critical stakeholders from the ruling party and other opposition elements formed a coalition on whose crest they decided to float a new political party to challenge the ruling party ahead of 2027 leading to the application for the registration of ADA.
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In a letter addressed to the protem chairman of ADA, dated 27 June, 2025, the commission through Rose Oriaren-Anthony, its secretary said, INEC is processing the request in conformity with extant constitutional provisions.
“Your letter dated 19th June, 2025 on the above subject is acknowledged. The commission is processing your application in line with provisions of part 1 Clause 2(II) of our regulations and guidelines for political parties 2022.
Speaking on the development, a critical stakeholder and leading advocate for the registration of the new party, Dr. Umar Ardo commended the commission for living to the expectations of Nigerians.
“INEC’s positive reaction since ADA submitted its application is encouraging. Within five days of the submission, the commission came out with clear statements indicating its impartiality and readiness to do the right thing, and published all associations that applied.
“And within a week we got acknowledgment letter to our application and assurance that it is being processed.
“With this reaction, the success or failure of our application now rests solely on the coalition group. All we need to be registered in the shortest possible time are two things – comply in full with the requirements of the law and, by our membership, demonstrate to INEC and to Nigerians that we are indeed capable of forming a political party that can win all elections in the country. And that can only be achieved if the coalition group remains united,” he said.
