Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties in Nigeria.

A notice on the commission’s website, signed by Mrs. A. C. Ogakwu, Secretary to the Commission on Tuesday states that the newly registered parties are the Independent Democrats (ID) and the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM).

The notice said: “The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered two new political parties in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as Amended) and the Electoral Act 2010 (as Amended).

“The newly registered parties are the Independent Democrats (ID) and the Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM).

“The Constitution, Manifesto, Logo/Flag and list of National Executive Officers of each party have also been approved by the Commission.”