The electoral body, after due investigation, also took major decisions on allegation of double registration by the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and the outstanding Anambra Central Senatorial re-run election. Others are Legacy Party of Nigeria (LPN); Mass Action Joint Alliance (MAJA); Modern Democratic Party (MDP); National Interest Party (NIP); National Rescue Mission (NRM); and New Progressive Movement (NPM). Also listed top have met the registration requirements are the Nigeria Democratic Congress Party (NDCP); People’s Alliance for National Development and Liberty (PANDEL); People’s Trust (PT); Providence People’s Congress (PPC); Re-Build Nigeria Party (RBNP); Restoration Party of Nigeria (RP); and Sustainable National Party (SNP). According to the commission, “The initial report submitted by the panel was referred to the Appointment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committee, which made recommendations. However, the attention of the Commission has been drawn to the judgment of the Federal High Abuja on the issue, delivered onDecember 13, 2017.

Source: The Guardian December 15, 2017 03:56 UTC