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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed that the number of associations seeking registration as political parties has increased to 171, following the submission of 19 additional letters of intent. The commission has published the updated list on its website and other official platforms. A review committee has completed its assessment of the applications and submitted recommendations for final consideration. A shortlist of pre-qualified associations is being finalized for the next stage of the registration process. The commission urged applicants to be patient and avoid practices that could delay their approval. The commission also reserves the power to deregister parties that fail to meet these standards. The latest list of proposed names reflects a wide spectrum of political ambitions, including the Key of Freedom Party, Absolute Congress, All Grassroot Party, Congress Action Party, United Social Democrats Party, National Action Congress, New Nigeria Congress, United People’s Victory Party, Allied Conservative Congress, Peoples Freedom Party, Abundant Social Party, All Nigeria’s Party, Citizens Party of Nigeria, National Freedom Party, Patriots Party, and Movement of the People.