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  • INEC releases names of registered parties, addresses, principal officers

    INEC releases names of registered parties, addresses, principal officers

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), had issued certificates of registration to 21 new parties ahead of the 2019 general elections.

    INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, at the certificate presentation ceremony, said the issuance was compliance with a judgment of the Federal High Court.

    Below are details of all political parties, including headquarters addresses and names of principal officers.

    1. A Accord
    National Chairman: Hon. Mohammad Lawal Nalado
    National Secretary: Hon. Nurudeen O. Adisa
    National Treasurer: Mr. Micheal O. Lerama
    National Financial Secretary: Hon. Joseph E. Ijeh
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Maxwell Ngbudem
    Address: Plot 488 , 7 Yauri Street, Area 3, Garki Abuja
    Phone Number: 08037038325
    Accord” was never registered as “Accord PARTY”, AP. It is simply and just “Accord, A.

    2. AA Action Alliance
    National Chairman: Barr. Udeze Kenneth
    National Secretary: James A. Vernimbe
    National Treasurer: Ekong Effiom
    National Financial Secretary: Chief Eze Nwoke
    National Legal Adviser: Esq. Anaukyaa Mnenge Peter
    Address: Plot 1977 Orlu Street, Area 3, Garki, Abuja.
    Email: actionalliancenational@gmail. com
    Phone Number: 07067277005 / 08036351061

    3. ABP All Blending Party
    National Chairman: Hon. Moses Godia Shipi
    National Secretary: Uzong George Moses
    National Treasurer: Alheri Moses
    National Financial Secretary: Mrs. Josephine Eyeremi
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Chikadibia Maduka
    Address: Plot 614, Zone B, Apo Resettlement, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08171902205; 07036438020

    4. ACD Advanced Congress Of Democrats
    National Chairman: Ag. Peter Blavo
    National Secretary: Ag. Rev. Onwuruya Breakforth
    National Treasurer: Alh. M. Adamu Takai
    National Financial Secretary: Hon. Anthony Amuka
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Pwarigon William
    Address: Suite C7, Patsy Plaza, After RCC Building, Along Jabi Road, Jabi-Abuja
    Phone Number: 07035821690

    5. ACPN Allied Congress Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Alh. Ganiyu O. Galadima
    National Secretary: Mr Paul Isamade
    National Treasurer: Chief Angus Uzoamaka
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: Bar, Jide Ayenibiowo
    Address: Suite D402, Global Plaza, Plot 366, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Jabi Upstairs, Jabi – Abuja
    Phone Number: 08038313424

    6. AD Alliance For Democracy
    National Chairman: Chief Joseph Avazi
    National Secretary: Mr. Fasogbon P. Akinboye
    National Treasurer: Mr. Ubong Johnson
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: Mr. Kehinde Aworele
    Address: 4 Aba Close, Area 8, Garki, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08164495673 and 07065850881

    7. ADC African Democratic Congress
    National Chairman: Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu
    National Secretary: Alh. Sa’id Baba Abdullahi
    National Treasurer: Mr. Cavin Alagoa
    National Financial Secretary: Mrs. Ifeyinwa Ntima
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Ujunwa L. Onwuasoeze
    Address: No. 1 Capital Plaza, Nyanyan-Kuru Road, Abuja.
    Phone Number: 08059969415

    8. ADP Action Democratic Party
    National Chairman: Engr. Yabayi V. Sani
    National Secretary: Dr. James Okoroma
    National Treasurer: Chief Hon. Declan J. Ogar
    National Financial Secretary: Salami Akeem Temitope
    National Legal Adviser: Bichi Obadiah Joseph
    Address: Plot 3379A, Mungo Park CLose, Off Jesse Jackson Asokoro New Extension-Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033001274

    9. AGA All Grassroots Alliance
    National Chairman: Hon. Dr. Olukayode Oshiariyo
    National Secretary: Prince Julius Ikenna Joseph Otiji
    National Treasurer: Mrs. Amuzie James Helen Ngozi
    National Financial Secretary: Hajia Zainab
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Emmanuel Agbaye
    Address: Suites 23A-25A Kaitta Mafayas Office Complex, Zone 4, Gwagwalada, FCT. Abuja
    Phone Number: 08037870421; 08063844816

    10. AGAP All Grand Alliance Party
    National Chairman: Engr. Okey Chikwendu
    National Secretary: Idu Agbo Emmanuel
    National Treasurer: Abdulsalam Abdu
    National Financial Secretary: Durojaiye Abdulazeez A.
    National Legal Adviser: Ojobor Ndubuisi V.
    Address: Plot 586, David Jemibewon Crescent, Gudu District-Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033802712

    11. ANN Alliance for New Nigeria
    National Chairman: Dr. Jay Osi Samuel
    National Secretary: Daura Abdulnasser
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: Oladipo Akande
    National Legal Adviser: Benjamin Nwaokenye
    Address: 20, Durban Street, Wuse 11, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08038092478; 08037867880

    12. ANRP Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party
    National Chairman: Tope Kolade Fasua
    National Secretary: Eberechukwu Christian Okonkwo
    National Treasurer: Jafeda Wabac (Ms)
    National Financial Secretary: Abdul Mumuryi Azi
    National Legal Adviser: Dennis Emamope Omopojor
    Address: Plot 1483, Km 27, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Carriage way, Airport Road Lugbe Ext., Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033110760; 08067766877

    13. APA African Peoples Alliance
    Ag. National Chairman: Emmanuel Urhuarhovie
    National Secretary: Samaila Umar Sifawa
    National Treasurer: Engr. Usman Aliyu Girei
    National Financial Secretary: Alh. Abdulrazak Bello
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Samuel Abidan
    Address: 7 Yauri Street, Area 3, Garki, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033493571

    14. APC All Progressives Congress
    National Chairman: Chief John Odigie-Oyegun
    National Secretary: Mai Mala Buni
    National Treasurer: Mohammed Gwargwawa
    National Financial Secretary: Alh. Tajudeen Bello
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Muiz Banire
    Address: No. 40 Blantyre Street, Wuse II, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033345691

    15. APDA Advanced Peoples Democratic Alliance
    National Chairman: Mohammed Shittu Kabiru
    National Secretary: Dr. Emeka F. Okengwu
    National Treasurer: Chief Mrs Olasinmi A.
    National Financial Secretary: Margaret Mchivga
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. (Mrs) Augusta Eradiri
    Address: No. 10 Fandriana Close, Off Oda Crescent, Off Daaresalam St, Behind Glo office, Wuse II-Abuja
    Phone Number: 08095900111

    16. APGA All Progressives Grand Alliance
    National Chairman: Dr. Victor Ikechukwu Oye
    National Secretary: Mr. Labaran Maku
    National Treasurer: Hon. Damian Ozurumba
    National Financial Secretary: Alh. Garba Ibrahim Carefor
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Ifeanyi Mbaeri
    Address: 41b Libreville Crescent, Opp. Tulip Press, Aminu Kano Crescent , Wuse 11, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08035897127

    17. APP African Peoples Party
    National Chairman: Ikeagwuomu Onyinye
    National Secretary: Abu Ibrahim Sossan
    National Treasurer: Shehu Bewa Joja
    National Financial Secretary: Abdullahi Usman
    National Legal Adviser: Ozuruonye Nnenna Cordelia
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: 08034913080

    18. BNPP Better Nigeria Progressive Party
    National Chairman: Prof. Godswill Iheanyi chukwu Nnaji
    National Secretary: Alh. Iliyasu Abdu Barde
    National Treasurer: Ejimozor Obinna John
    National Financial Secretary: Babatunde Omolosho Tayo
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Ngozi Nwodo Ibekwe
    Address: Block 5, Lokoja Street Area 8 Garki Abuja
    Phone Number: 08037881988, 07066451244

    19. C4C Coalition for Change
    National Chairman: Rt. Hon. Dr. Geff Chizee Ojinika
    National Secretary: Peter Ogbaje Paul
    National Treasurer: Oludolapo Mercy Adeyanju
    National Financial Secretary: Alome Dominic Oluwa
    National Legal Adviser: Onyekuru Alex Ikechukwu
    Address: Block 3, No 49 Lake Chad Cr, Maitama, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033273950; 08077855110

    20. DA Democratic Alternative
    National Chairman: Prince frank Ukonga
    National Secretary: Hon. Aishat Abdulsalam
    National Treasurer: Pastor Rueben Igboji
    National Financial Secretary: Rev Peter Adebiyi
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Simon Imoisi & Co
    Address: Suite 2/031 Area 1 Shopping Complex, Garki
    Phone Number: 08023423470

    21. DPC Democratic Peoples Congress
    National Chairman: Rev. Olusegun Peters
    National Secretary: Alh Mohammed Lawal
    National Treasurer: Alh Musa Zunairu Dikko
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: Global Plaza, Plot 366, Obafemi Awolowo Way, Jabi-Abuja
    Phone Number: 08038308479

    22. DPP Democratic Peoples Party
    National Chairman: Chief Benson Gershon
    National Secretary: Abdullah D. Mohammed
    National Treasurer: – – –
    Ag. National Financial Secretary: Aliyu Usman
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Lanre Falola
    Address: No. 1 Nouakchott Street Zone 1, Wuse, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033381764, 08126850151

    23. FJP Freedom and Justice Party
    National Chairman: Dr. Onwubuya John Abraham
    National Secretary: Aisha Amina Mohammed Eleyo
    National Treasurer: Chioma Obot
    National Financial Secretary: Dawodu Adetunji Success
    National Legal Adviser: Omar Musa
    Address: Glass House 3 & 4 Anon Plaza Gudu District, FCT, Abuja
    Phone Number: 09054546328; 08037003214

    24. FRESH Fresh Democratic Party
    National Chairman: Rev. Chris Okotie
    National Secretary: Mr Fela Binutu
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Kola Dopamu
    Address: No. 4 Parhe Close, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033651678

    25. GDPN Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Amb. Odion Cedrack Okpebholo
    National Secretary: Ismaila Shauzaza
    National Treasurer: Ojo Abiola Helen (Mrs.)
    National Financial Secretary: Hon. James Rugu
    National Legal Adviser: Barrister Stephen Jube Zira
    Address: Nino House, No. 1, Engr. Linus Okpebholo Street, Off Bwari Dutse, FCT
    Phone Number: 07039889441; 08052281862

    26. GPN Green Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Chief Sam Eke
    National Secretary: Hajara Ishaku
    National Treasurer: Mrs. Adebesin Bosede
    National Financial Secretary: Hadiza Mali
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Olenka Udenze
    Address: No, 5 Church Avenue, Old School Bus Stop, Orozo-Karshi Road, FCT Abuja.
    Phone Number: 08065933765 and 08027142078

    27. HDP Hope Democratic Party
    National Chairman: Chief Ambrose A. Owuru
    National Secretary: – – –
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: Plot 43 Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja
    Phone Number: 080511776052, 08033122272

    28. ID Independent Democrats
    National Chairman: Edozie Madu
    National Secretary: Tobi Adeniyi
    National Treasurer: Ahanmisi Izegwuma Abigail
    National Financial Secretary: Whetode Desire
    National Legal Adviser: Charles Ibeh
    Address: 1385C Gurara Street, Off IBB Way, Maitama, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08065800000

    29. JMPP Justice Must Prevail Party
    National Chairman: Dr. Sarah Nnadzwa Jubril (Mrs.)
    National Secretary: Kola Kazeem Saliu
    National Treasurer: Dr. Okereke Ejikeme E.
    National Financial Secretary: Mohammed S. B Yahaya
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Charles Ogboli
    Address: No. 2 Calabar Street, Opp. Naval Headquarters, Area 7, Garki, Abuja
    Phone Number: 09071837163; 08023729503

    30. KP Kowa Party
    National Chairman: Alhaji Saidu Bobboi
    National Secretary: Mark Adebayo
    National Treasurer: Abdullahi Dahiru Bala
    National Financial Secretary: Chinyere Egbo Anni
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Dan Onyeonagu
    Address: 129 Corner Shop, Beside Total Filling Station, Fed. Housing Est., Lugbe, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033354443

    31. LP Labour Party
    National Chairman Alh. Abdulkadir Abdulsalam (Baraden Paiko) now Dr Mike Omotoso though not yet reflected on INEC website.
    National Secretary Julius Aburi (Acting)
    National Treasurer Mrs. Oluchi Operah
    National Financial Secretary Hajiya Hadiza Kishimi
    National Legal Adviser Barr. Akingbade Oyelekan
    Address: Dabo Shopping Mall, 2nd Floor, Plot 73 Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Garki, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033005810, 08033154349

    32. LPN Legacy Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Ahmed Mustpha Wushishi
    National Secretary: Onwuchelwa Onwuchelwa
    National Treasurer: Usman Musa
    National Financial Secretary: Awojobi Akuladi Waheem
    National Legal Adviser: Hussaini Omar Garba
    Address: Flat 4, No 47 Yaounde Street, Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08132825108; 08038932775

    33. MAJA Mass Action Joint Alliance
    National Chairman: Chief Mrs. Chika Ibeneme
    National Secretary: Prince Gordon Attai
    National Treasurer: Otunba Femi Soluade
    National Financial Secretary: Hon. Guwo Lawan Abba
    National Legal Adviser: Mrs. Chizim Chinda Glory
    Address: House No. 24, Road 15, Efab City Estate, Life Camp, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033264278; 08032350671

    34. MDP Modern Democratic Party
    National Chairman: Adebukunyi Olateru-Olagbegi
    National Secretary: Adetoro Adetoun Fowoshere
    National Treasurer: Abayomi Olofinwa
    National Financial Secretary: Ibrahim Khahil Ahmed
    National Legal Adviser: Ogunpe Olatunji
    Address: Suite B19 Discovery Mall Adeola Adetokunbo Wuse 11, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08093894841; 08080805809

    35. MMN Masses Movement of Nigeria
    National Chairman: – – –
    National Secretary: – – –
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: – – –

    36. MPPP Mega Progressive Peoples Party
    National Chairman: Ag. Hon. Hamisu Santuraki
    National Secretary Ag, Mohammed S. Kanze
    National Treasurer J.P Ishaku Dallo
    National Financial Secretary Sanni A. Kanlari
    National Legal Adviser Barr. Oguntimering Adelaja
    Address 1st Avenue, House 53, FHA, Lugbe, Abuja.
    Phone Number 07030147731

    37. NAC National Action Council
    National Chairman: Dr. Olapade Agoro
    National Secretary Mr. Joshua Shitta
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: – – –

    38. NCP National Conscience Party
    National Chairman: Yunusa Tanko
    National Secretary: Ayodele Akele
    National Treasurer: V.C. Odumejemba Esq
    National Financial Secretary: Amina Mohammed
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Jonathan Edehbru
    Address: 1, Younde Street, Wuse Zone 6, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033144131

    39. NDCP Nigeria Democratic Congress Party
    National Chairman: Charles Idehen
    National Secretary: Abdulkareem Salisu Matori
    National Treasurer: Esther Nkese Nya Effiom
    National Financial Secretary: Peacock Ise Ogbebor
    National Legal Adviser: Oluwaseto Oluseto Franklin
    Address: 28 Tunis Street Wuse Zone 6
    Phone Number: 09025288682, 08137855974

    40. NDLP National Democratic Liberty Party
    National Chairman: Alh. Umar Mohammed Maizabura
    National Secretary: Chief Agomoyo
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: – – –

    41. NEPP Nigeria Elements Progressive Party
    National Chairman: – – –
    National Secretary: – – –
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: – – –

    42. NGP New Generation Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Dr. Yakubu Shendam
    National Secretary: Alh. Mohammed Abdu
    National Treasurer: Alexander Naalong Danjuma
    National Financial Secretary: Alh. Shettima Naramai
    National Legal Adviser: Gbehe Cornelius Aondowase
    Address: No 9B, 61/63 Road, Aliko Dangote Crescent, Gwarinpa-Abuja
    Phone Number: 08184995001, 08060519785

    43. NIP National Interest Party
    National Chairman: Atuedide Eunice Uche Julian
    National Secretary: Oluwafikayo Seun Adeyemi
    National Treasurer: Hadiza Hussien Abdullahi
    National Financial Secretary: Abdulkadir Bello Ahmed
    National Legal Adviser: Sani Abass
    Address: Suite 101, NCWS Building, Area 11, Garki, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08144246272; 08034888493

    44. NNPP New Nigeria Peoples Party
    National Chairman: Dr. B.O Aniebonam
    National Secretary: Major Gilbert Agbo
    National Treasurer: Nasir A. Abubakar
    National Financial Secretary: Eugene Nweke
    National Legal Adviser: Bar. Nura Abdullahi
    Address: Plot MF 01, SDP Layout City, Centre Plaza, Suit G.F.01, Cadastral Area, Karu FCT, Abuja.
    Phone Number: 08037133594

    45. NPC Nigeria Peoples Congress
    National Chairman: Barr. Suleiman Ahmed Akasawua
    National Secretary: Abdulmalik Abdulrahman
    National Treasurer: Olayinka Olajide
    National Financial Secretary: Nelson Samuel
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Timothy Kyuga
    Address: Peace Park Suite D4/5 Plot 749, Utako Abuja
    Phone Number: 08035963971

    46. NPM New Progressive Movement
    National Chairman: Mustapha Bala Getso
    National Secretary: Umma Abdullahi
    National Treasurer: Eze Charles Chinedu
    National Financial Secretary: Gift Yusuf Shallangwa
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Folorunsho Olufemi
    Address: Hillside Plaza, 2nd Floor, Room A202 AYA Junction, Asokoro, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033668262; 07037477315

    47. NRM National Rescue Movement
    National Chairman: Sen. Saidu Muhammed Dansadau
    National Secretary: Barr. Chinedum Odenyi
    National Treasurer: Umar Mustapha
    National Financial Secretary: Aliyu Safiyanu
    National Legal Adviser: Olayinka Adebola Abiose
    Address: Plot 188 American International School Rd, Off Oladipo Diya way, Games Village, Durumi, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033117340; 08037038721

    48. NUP National Unity Party
    National Chairman: Chief Perry Opara
    National Secretary: – – –
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: – – –

    49. PANDEL People’s Alliance for National Development & Liberty
    National Chairman: Amb. Abah Lewis Elaigwu
    National Secretary: Elder Mike Omohimua
    National Treasurer: Kantiok Peter Luke
    National Financial Secretary: Effiong Akpan Okoro
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Joe Kekong
    Address: 9 Abdou Diof Off Kwame Nkruma St, Asokoro, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08176558660, 08023500479

    50. PDC People For Democratic Change
    National Chairman: Alhaji Mudi M. Waziri
    National Secretary: Barr. Benjamin Emeka Igwe
    National Treasurer: Chief Udo Uduak Asuquo
    National Financial Secretary: Charles Okoroafor
    National Legal Adviser Barr. Ayo Omoleupon
    Address: 2 Bitou Street, off parakou strrt, off Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
    Phone Number; 08023645376

    51. PDM Peoples Democratic Movement
    National Chairman: Bashir Yusuf Ibrahim
    National Secretary: Dr. Joseph O. Akinwumi
    National Treasurer: Gagogo Emmanuel
    National Financial Secretary: Aku Cecilia Betzom
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Kabiru Umaru Dodo
    Address: 72 Mississippi Street, Maitama – Abuja
    Phone Number: 08082678233

    52. PDP Peoples Democratic Party
    National Chairman: Prince Uche Secondus
    National Secretary: Sen. Ibrahim Tsauri
    National Treasurer: Hon. Aribisala Adewale
    National Financial Secretary: Ibrahim Husseini Maibasira
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Emmanuel Enoidem
    Address Wadata Plaza, Michael Okpara Way, Zone 5, Wuse, Abuja
    Phone Number: – – –

    53. PPA Progressive Peoples Alliance
    National Chairman: Chief Peter Ameh
    National Secretary: Kehinde Edun
    National Treasurer: Mrs. Akpa Elizabeth
    National Financial Secretary: Lawrence Ade
    National Legal Adviser: Otanwa John
    Address: Warri Street, off Emeka Anyoku Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08023137834, 08094472176

    54. PPC Providence People’s Congress
    National Chairman: Benson Adeton
    National Secretary: Sanjo Hamzat
    National Treasurer: Okpala Emeka Kenneth
    National Financial Secretary: Olokode Adenike
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: 08037141200; 08035854586

    55. PPN Peoples Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Hon. Razak Eyiowuawi
    National Secretary: Alh. Garba Ibrahim Yakasai
    National Treasurer: Engr. Eno Enang
    National Financial Secretary: Alh. Saidu Bello Abubakar
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Adamu Kana
    Address: House 43, 6th Avenue, Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja
    Phone Number: 07037674661/ 08062471148

    56. PPP Peoples Progressive Party
    National Chairman: Dr. Damian Uzoma Ogbonna
    National Secretary: Mrs. Vera Oseni
    National Treasurer: Hon. Richard Benson Echigbue
    National Financial Secretary: Abubakar Aliyu Ibrahim
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Chibuzor C. Ezike
    Address: Block D, Suite 20 Efab Plaza Extension Area 11 Garki Abuja
    Phone Number: 08034213272, 07033777573

    57. PRP Peoples Redemption Party
    National Chairman: Alhaji Balarabe Musa
    National Secretary: – – –
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: – – –

    58. PT People’s Trust
    National Chairman: Ahmed Muh. Sani
    National Secretary: Umar Khalifa Mohammed
    National Treasurer: Aliyu Abubakar
    National Financial Secretary: Manir Tukur
    National Legal Adviser: Dayo Godwin
    Address: – – –
    Phone Number: 07037126716, 08166814254

    59. RBNP Re-build Nigeria Party
    National Chairman: Chief Japhet Anyanwu
    National Secretary: Hon. Musa Abutu
    National Treasurer Silifat Usman Oyiza
    National Financial Secretary: Hon. Larry Badmus
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Nweke Chukwudi
    Address: House No. 26 Ficus Benjamin Street, Gaduwa Estate, Abuja, FCT
    Phone Number: 08033410691; 08033921880

    60. RP Restoration Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Nsehe Nseobong
    National Secretary: Zino Aliru
    National Treasurer: Abubakar Jaafar Dabawa
    National Financial Secretary: Joy Joseph Omor
    National Legal Adviser: F. O. Wainwei
    Address: 5 Jerusalem Street, Old Kutunku Gwagwalada, Abuja
    Phone Number: 09035598566; 08036977730

    61. SDP Social Democratic Party
    National Chairman: Chief. Olu Falae
    National Secretary: Dr. Sadiq Umar Abubakar
    National Treasurer: Chief. Clarkson Nnaji
    National Financial Secretary: Alh. Lawan Kassim Funtua
    National Legal Adviser: Chief. Dr. Robson Momoh
    Address: Plot 2105 Herbert Macaulay Way, Opp. Sky Memorial Plaza, Block B3, Wuse zone 6, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08036203435/ 08089367398

    62. SNP Sustainable National Party
    National Chairman: Kayode Arimoro Michael
    National Secretary: Yusuf Ibrahim
    National Treasurer: Jummai Yewande Maha
    National Financial Secretary: Yau Isah
    National Legal Adviser: Ifunanya Anemalechi
    Address: No 1 K 2nd Avenue Kado Mbinko, Gwarinpa, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08065308089; 08065977831

    63. SPN Socialist Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Mrs. Segun Sango
    National Secretary: Mr. Chinedu Bosah
    National Treasurer: Basir Razaq Tanko
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: No. 42 Adetokunbo Ademola Street Wuse 2, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08023180522

    64. UDP United Democratic Party
    National Chairman: – – –
    National Secretary: Barr. Godson Okoye
    National Treasurer: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: Tony Ogbulafor
    Address: 6 Gnassingbe Eyedema Street, Asokoro District, Abuja
    Phone Number: 08033113639/ 08055302788

    65. UPN Unity Party of Nigeria
    National Chairman: Prof. Bankole Okuwa
    National Secretary: Alhaji Abubakar Abdullahi Sokoto
    National Treasurer: Engr. Okey Nwaneri
    National Financial Secretary: – – –
    National Legal Adviser: – – –
    Address: Block 10, Flat 1, Amasuma Close, Area 2, Section 1, Garki – Abuja
    Phone Number: 08022179684/ 0703559449

    66. UPP United Progressive Party
    National Chairman: Chief Chekwas Okorie
    National Secretary: Barr. Bello Umar
    National Treasurer: Prince O.N.C. Akanagbu
    National Financial Secretary: Alh. Ibrahim Sulaiman
    National Legal Adviser: Barr. Agbo Agbo
    Address: The Dome N-Glory Centre, Plot 412, Cadestral Zone, CBD, Abuja
    Phone Number: 07030521292

    67. YDP Young Democratic Party
    National Chairman: Barr. Georgina Dakpokpo
    National Secretary: Hon. Bolaji Oni
    National Treasurer: Hon. Adex Adetula
    National Financial Secretary: Hon. Ahmad Kawu
    National Legal Adviser: Bar. Ugo Nwofor
    Address: No. 12 ubiaja Crescent, Garki 2, Abuja.
    Phone Number: 09098432977

    68. YPP Young Progressive Party
    National Chairman: Comrade Bishop Amakiri
    National Secretary: Barr. Vidiyeno Bamaiyi
    National Treasurer: Usman Haruna
    National Financial Secretary: Amechi Chidi Charles
    National Legal Adviser: Lagi Innocent
    Address: Block 10, Flat No. 1 Benue Crescent, Area 1, Garki Abuja
    Phone Number: 08100005566, 07050505010

  • Wike warns against use of INEC, security agencies to undermine electoral system

    Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has declared that political leaders will be more accountable if security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) restrict themselves to their constitutional roles.

    The governor said that the use of security agencies and INEC by some politicians to manipulate the electoral system has encouraged them to deny their constituents development projects.

    Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Commander of the 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force to the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike said the only way the nation can make progress is when things are done correctly.

    “The only way this country can grow is if things are done right. One of the reasons Nigerian leaders refuse to perform is because some of them connive with INEC and security agencies to rig.

    “Nobody cares. Because whether or not you perform, they will use security agencies and INEC to manipulate the electoral process,” he said.

    The governor noted that the Rivers State Government will continue to partner with the Nigerian Air Force for the promotion of security.

    He said that the state government will support the Nigerian Air Force to fight crime and criminality in the state.

    He warned the military against being dragged into the settlement of civil disputes.

    Earlier, the Commander of the 115 Special Operations Group of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Elijah Ebiowe assured the governor of the cooperation of the group in the maintenance of security.

    He informed the governor that he was recently posted to the state by the service to coordinate the group for the protection of the nation’s territorial integrity.

     

  • 2019: Nigeria has 74 million registered voters — INEC

    2019: Nigeria has 74 million registered voters — INEC

    The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, says the commission had 74 million voters in its register by the second week of January.

    The INEC Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, made the fact known in a statement in Abuja on Friday.

    Mr. Osaze-Uzzi quoted Mr. Yakubu as making the fact known at the 15th edition of the Daily Trust Dialogue, where he was represented by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), Solomon Soyebi.

    The chairman said the figure was expected to reach between 80 and 85 million by 2019 because of the on-going nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR).

    He assured Nigerians that only their votes would determine the 2019 general elections and beyond.

    Mr. Yakubu noted that there had been a lot of improvement in the electoral process since the current commission came on board.

    He said the commission was not unmindful of the enormous responsibility of conducting elections in a democracy.

    He said INEC would continue to engage all Nigerians to ensure an all-inclusive process.

    The INEC chairman stressed the commission’s resolve to adhere strictly to the timelines provided in the recently released Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2019 general elections.

  • 2019: INEC seeks CJN’s intervention over conflicting court judgments

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Walter Onnoghen, to help address the spate of conflicting judgments on electoral cases in the country.

    The Chairman of INEC, Mahmood Yakubu, according to the commission’s online newspaper, inecnews.com, made the call when he led members of the commission on a courtesy visit to the CJN on Wednesday in Abuja.

    Mr. Yakubu expressed worry over the recurring decimal among courts of coordinate jurisdiction on the same subject-matter, especially in cases related to pre-election, post-election and leadership crises in political parties.

    The INEC Chairman said that apart from the enormous cost implications of the conflicting judgements on the country, it had also created a negative public perception.

    Mr. Yakubu said that it had become imperative to draw the CJN’s attention to the commission’s areas of concern, with the 2019 General Elections barely a year, for which the Timetable and Schedule of Activities had been released.

    “For instance, in a recent leadership crisis in one political party, the commission was served with six conflicting judgments and orders from courts of coordinate jurisdiction within a short period of three months (May – July 2016).

    “Similarly, the commission was confronted by conflicting pronouncements by the lower courts on matters already decided by the superior courts, including the Supreme Court.

    “This is making the work of the commission very difficult and creating unnecessary negative public perception of INEC and, I must say, the Judiciary as well.”

    He disclosed that in the course of discharging INEC responsibilities, “no public institution in Nigeria is subjected to more litigations than INEC.

    “Over the last two years (2016 and 2017), the commission has been involved in 454 court cases.

    “This is in addition to 680 cases determined by the Election Petition Tribunals, arising from the outcomes of the 2015 General Elections, making a total of 1,134 cases, so far.”

    Yakubu expressed satisfaction with what he described as a “productive working relationship” between and the Judiciary and INEC.

    He recalled that in 2011, the commission was inundated with numerous and sometimes conflicting ex parte orders from courts of coordinate jurisdiction.

    He added that it was the CJN’s intervention following an appeal from the commission that averted a major threat to the electoral process.

    He said that the intervention stemmed the frequent use of such orders in election litigation in Nigeria.

    “We hope that by addressing these issues, the judiciary would further assist the commission and, indeed, the country in growing our democracy.”

    The chairman explained that as a demonstration of its commitment to the rule of law, the commission obeyed all court orders and carried out all consequential actions since the 2015 General Elections.

    He said INEC also conducted all the 80 court-ordered re-run elections and had issued Certificates of Return to 23 petitioners declared winners by the Appeal Tribunals.

    He assured the CJN that the commission “shall continue to obey court orders, while taking full cognizance of judicial hierarchy at all times.”

    Mr. Yakubu presented the commission’s compilation of some of the issues critical to election litigation in Nigeria and its recommendations to the CJN.

    Mr. Onnoghen, in his response, agreed that both the judiciary and INEC were the foundation of democracy in Nigeria.

    He said conflicting court orders were bound to arise as a result of the multiple court cases filed by politicians at different courts.

    He said that the multiple court cases were bound to have different facts and different interpretations by the different presiding judges.

    “The beauty of the system is that it has a way of correcting itself.

    “That is why you have the appellate system to take care of errors and mistakes committed in the course of court proceedings and in respect of substantive law,” he said.

    The CJN said the judiciary was aware of the enormous responsibility before it, assuring that it would remain committed toward deepening democracy and improving the system.

  • 2019: INEC deploys website technology for electorates, candidates – REC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deployed a website technology to ease its dealings with electorate, candidates, political parties and other stakeholders in the electoral process.

    TheNewsGuru reports that the new INEC website is http://www.inecnigeria.org

    INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu State, Mr Emeka Ononamadu, stated the development in an interview with NAN in Enugu on Tuesday.

    Ononamadu said that the whole essence of the deployment of the website technology was to make the electoral process less stressful and less cumbersome.

    He said people could get the information they wanted it instantly online.

    “The new website is interactive and user-friendly; while allowing visitors to subscribe to INEC’s newsletters.’’

    The REC said the website had detailed information under the following heading – INEC Youth Ambassadors; Electoral Officials; INEC Citizens Contact Centre (ICCC); INEC LGA Offices; Political Activities and The Media.

    Others are Aspirants and Candidates; Election Management Bodies; Registration Area Centres Nation Wide and Check Your Voter Registration Status.

    Ononamadu said Nigerians could use the website to update their knowledge as well as check their status and that of their aspirants and candidates.

    “The new website – http://www.inecnigeria.org, which has improved features that is interactive and user-friend, is made to ease the electoral process by giving usable and up-to-date information concerning aspects of the electoral process and developments to Nigerians.

    “Like in the provision for Checking Your Voter Registration Status; you can check your voter status by entering your details in the form on this page through imputing your state of residence; surname; and Voters Identification Number (VIN) – last 7 digits.

    “We also have provision for our newsletters as well as important online news and articles on special INEC events nationwide or in some states as the case might be,’’ he said.

    The REC said that the commission would continue to do its best to evolve easier, far-reaching and better ways to enlighten and educate Nigerians on their electoral obligations.

    INEC is one of the leading electoral bodies in Africa that had been introducing cutting edge technology to better the electoral process.

    The commission introduced the electronic voters’ registration, which involves electronic data capturing for voters’ nationwide over 12 years ago.

    About five years ago, it introduced the card readers, which is a technological devise that authenticate the voter’s Permanent Voter Card (PVC) against the electronic thumb print of the voter at the polling booth.

    A visit to the website shows that the commission has a countdown clock to he February 16, 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections.

     

  • Anambra Central Senatorial rerun: Transporters, Corps members abandon INEC duties

    Some transporters engaged to move materials for Anambra Central re-run election in Idemili North Local Government Area, abandoned the assignment because the part payment they were given were insufficient, Mr Ayeleso Olutope, INEC Electoral Officer said.

    Olutope, INEC Electoral Officer in-charge of Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra, told NAN at Ogidi on Saturday that all materials for the election were supposed to have be moved to polling units at 5 a.m on Saturday.

    Olutope regretted the hitches recorded, noting that while some transporters conveyed the materials, some refused on the grounds that the part payment were insufficient for the job.

    He also said that some NYSC member engaged as ad-hoc workers also demanded that their stipend be paid before they commence work.

    The corps members claimed that some of their colleagues have received alert from their banks for the election duty while they did not get.

    A transporter, who gave his name as Johnson Uchendu, said because of the hike in the price of petrol, 50 per cent of the amount he agreed for the job was not enough to fuel his vehicles for this job.

    He noted that it was for this obvious reality that he demanded that INEC pay him complete to enable him buy enough petrol for the job.

    NAN reports that as at 10.30 a.m electoral materials were yet to arrive at some locations, including Central School Nkpor-Agu, Nkpor Ward two all in Idemili North Local Government Area.

    Mr Nwachukwu Enekwuwa, agent of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), expressed concern over the delay in arrival of materials, and called on INEC to sort out the problem before it affect the outcome of the election.

    Two security personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, who pleaded anonymity, said they arrived Nkpor ward two as early as 7 a.m but were yet to see any electoral officials for the exercise.

     

    NAN

  • Anambra Central re-run: Low voter turnout as INEC officials arrive polling units early

    Low voter turnout characterised early voting in the Anambra Central Senatorial District re-run election organised by the INEC.

    Correspondents of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) who visited voting centres in Awka South, Awka North, Dunukofia, Njikoka, Idemili North, Idemili South and Anaocha Local Government Areas report that electoral officials were at the polling units by 8 a.m.

    At Aroma Junction I&II polling units in Awka South, Miss Edith Igoromi, the INEC electoral officer, told NAN that five people have voted as at 8.30 a.m, while at ward eight unit three and four, seven and 10 people had voted.

    NAN reports that at Aaba town Hall polling unit 005 and 006 both in Dunukofia, voting began at 8 a.m with four persons and two respectively voting at both units.

    At Akpu in Ukpo also in Dunukofia, voting started at 8 a.m with the same low number of voters recorded.

    NAN correspondents, who visited polling unit at Obosi Central School in Idemili North, Enugwu-Uku in Njikoka, polling unit eight located in Nri Primary in Anaocha also report that voting commenced at 8 a.m though the turnout was still low.

    NAN reports that in all the polling units visited; only the agents of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) were sighted at the voting centres.

    Mr Okonkwo Jisike, APGA agent, told NAN at Aroma Junction that he was impressed with the peaceful conduct of the exercise, adding “though the turnout is low, the exercise is going on peacefully’’.

    NAN reports that observers were yet to arrive in the voting stations visited while there were impressive presence of security in all the polling units visited.

     

    NAN

  • INEC presents reg certificate to 21 newly registered political parties

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) today presented certificate of registration to twenty-one newly registered political parties.

    INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the presentation at the commissions’ headquarters at the federal capital territory, Abuja.

    With the development, INEC is saying the number of new political parties has risen to 22 in addition to the 46 parties already in existence.

    “This means that the total number of political parties in Nigeria today stands at 68,” the INEC chairman said.

    Meanwhile, INEC has released timetable for the general elections that will hold across the country in 2019. The commission has also fixed October 7, 2018 deadline for parties to pick their presidential candidates.

     

  • 2019: Oct 7 deadline for parties to pick presidential candidates – INEC

    2019: Oct 7 deadline for parties to pick presidential candidates – INEC

    The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has slated October 7, 2018 as deadline for all political parties to produce their presidential candidates for the February 16, 2019 presidential election.

    The commision also stated that Governorship, National/State Assemblies candidates are also to have been picked on the same date.

    INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu released the time table and schedule of activities for the 2019 general elections in Abuja yesterday.

    He reaffirmed that Presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 16, 2019; Governorship/ state Assembly/ FCT Area Council elections are slated March 2, 2019.

    The parties have between August 18 and October 7 to pick candidates for all the elections.

    The Presidential election campaign will start on November 18 and end on February 14, 2019 while the governorship/state assemblies’ campaign will hold between December 1 and February 28, 2019

    Parties are expected to collect forms for all the elections at the INEC headquarters between August 17 and 24.

    All the duly filled forms for Presidential and National Assembly candidates are to be submitted latest by October 18 and forms for governorship and state assemblies to be sent in by November 2.

    Parties have between November 7 and December 1 to withdraw/replace candidates.

    INEC will publish the list of nominated Presidential and National Assembly candidates on January 17, 2019; Governorship and Assemblies elections January 31, 2019.

    The commission also fixed January 2, 2018 for the publication of notice for all elections while January 7, 2018 is fixed for the publication of official register of voters for the election.

    The political parties are also expected to submit names of their agents for the elections on February 1, 2019 for presidential and National Assembly eections.

    Prof Yakubu said INEC would be conducting elections for 1558 constituencies made up of one presidential constituency, 29 governorship constituencies out of 36 as seven governorship elections are staggered, 109 senatorial districts, 360 federal constituencies, 991 state assembly constituencies, 6 Area Council chairmen as well as 62 councilor ship positions for the FCT.

    The INEC boss urged all the political parties and all and sundry “to eschew bitterness and conduct their activities with decorum.”

    He also assured the country that the commission was determined to better the 2015 general elections which became a watershed in the history of the country’s democracy.

    “The commission is determined to build on this legacy by ensuring that our elections keep getting better,” he said, adding: “The decision of the Commission to fix election dates is to engender certainty in our electoral calendar and enable all stakeholders to prepare adequately for elections, as is the case in any mature and developing democracies.”

  • Days of fuel scarcity over, Baru assures Nigerians

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, on Tuesday assured Nigerians that there would no longer be fuel scarcity which had caused unbearable queues for Nigerians.

    The Group Managing Director of the corporation, Maikanti Baru said this in Abuja at the 2018/2019 crude oil term contract bid opening.

    According to him, the opening of bids is an indication of President Muhammadu Buhari’s drive for transparency and accountability in the conduct of government business.

    He condemned the recent fuel shortage, which lasted a month, describing the corporation’s downstream counterparts as ‘unpatriotic’.

    Although the fuel scarcity has ended in major Nigerian cities, filling stations in many towns outside Abuja now sell petrol at about N200 per litre against the N145 official price. The NNPC chief did not, however, speak on this.

    “I am happy that this problem has been dealt with and the few pockets of non-compliance have been tackled.

    “It was unfortunate that due to the behaviour of a few bad eggs, the Christmas was a pain. We hope you will never be part of this incident and we also hope this type of thing never happens in the future.

    “NNPC is determined that this year there will be no fuel shortage. Definitely we have seen the last of it,’’ Mr. Baru said.

    Mr. Baru warned those that would be selected after the bid against indulging in sharp practices.

    He said NNPC’s focus was to enhance production volume, while ensuring that the “best value is realised through competitive marketing of our crude grades to international refineries and graders’’.

    “In line with this aspiration, NNPC is collaborating with key stakeholders to improve the overall security of our production sites, crude export lines and other critical oil and gas infrastructure’’.

    He urged the bidders not to patronise fraudsters who promise off takers selection assistance.

    Speaking with journalists shortly after the bid ceremony, Mr. Baru said the evaluation would take three to four weeks, adding that 16 per cent of the crude was going to North America.

    NNPC GMD, Maikanti Baru in a brief interview with State House Correspondents today (Photo taken by Sani Tukur, 29/12/2017)

    Also speaking, Mele Kyari, the Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division said “there would be no lobbying in lifting programmes’’.

    “It is fully automated. The customer knows where and when they get their lifting and this is unparalleled.’’

    Kyari said part of the procedure was that the companies selected must have a net worth of about 250 million dollars, turnover of 500 million dollars, letter of credit and years of experience.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that 254 companies are bidding for the off take of Nigerian crude grades as against 224 in 2017.

    This round is the third call for bids under the present administration.

     

    (NAN)