INEC extends deadline for submission of register of members by parties to May 10
From Tony Akowe, Abuja The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday extended the deadline for political parties to submit the e-copy of their membership register from April 21 to
From Tony Akowe, Abuja
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday extended the deadline for political parties to submit the e-copy of their membership register from April 21 to May 10.
The commission also said that political parties are free to fix the party primaries between April 23 and May 30th May, adding that the parties must submit their register to the commission 21 days before the primaries.
National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna who disclosed in a statement said the decision to extend the deadline was as a result of concerns raised by leaders of political parties during their recent meeting with the commission.
The statement explained, “At the meeting of the Commission with the Political Parties on Tuesday, 24th March 2026, concerns were raised on the timeline for the submission of Political Parties’ Registers of Members under the Revised Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Election, which was originally fixed for 1st April 2026 to 21st April 2026.
“The Commission, at the said meeting, agreed to adjust the period for the submission of the Political Parties’ Registers of Members to align the 21 days prescribed by Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act, 2026, with the actual dates fixed by political parties themselves.
“Political parties are accordingly informed that they are free to fix the dates of their primaries within the approved period from the 23rd of April 2026 to the 30th of May 2026. It is imperative that parties adhere to this timeline to ensure a smooth electoral process.
“The register of party members must be submitted to INEC not later than 21 days before the holding of their respective primaries. This means that the final deadline for the submission of political parties’ registers of members is extended to 10th May 2026, from the 21st April 2026 originally contained in the revised Timetable.”
