By Folorunso Alagbede, Abuja
The number of political associations seeking registration from the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC as political parties has increased to one hundred and thirty-four (134).
The number increased sequel to the five more letters of intent for registration as political parties from political associations received by the commission.
This was confirmed in a statement on Thursday issued by an INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Sam Olumekun in Abuja.
The details of the new associations, indicating their proposed names, acronyms, logos, addresses and interim leaderships, according to Olumekun, have been published on the commission’s website and other platforms for public information.
The statement by Olumekun reads, “The Commission has received five more letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties. “This brings the number received so far to 134.
“The details of the new associations, indicating their proposed names, acronyms, logos, addresses and interim leaderships are published on our website and other platforms for public information.
“The Commission will continue to keep the citizens up to date on all its activities”, it ended.
