The disclosure was made in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Kudu Haruna, Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee.
According to the Commission, the submission followed an extension granted to political parties after concerns were raised regarding the initial deadline during a stakeholders’ meeting held on March 24, 2026.
INEC explained that while the original deadline for submission was fixed for April 21, 2026, it was later extended to May 10, 2026, in accordance with Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act 2026 and the timetable for party primaries.
“The Independent National Electoral Commission wishes to inform Nigerians and stakeholders in the electoral process that all 22 registered political parties have successfully submitted their membership registers to the Commission,” the statement read.
The Commission further disclosed that all parties completed their submissions by May 8, 2026, two days before the extended deadline.
INEC stated that political parties are expected to conduct their primaries between April 23 and May 30, 2026, while membership registers must be submitted at least 21 days before their respective primaries.
The electoral body also assured Nigerians that the submitted registers would undergo proper verification in line with the provisions of the law.
INEC reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring free, fair, credible, and inclusive elections during the 2027 general elections.
