The electoral empire said in its official website in October, 2016 that 10 new political parties were registered by the commission, thereby increasing the number of recognized political parties from 30 to 40.
The parties, according to INEC, include: Better Nigeria Progressive Party (BNPP), Democratic Alternative (DA), Masses Movement of Nigeria (MMN), National Action Council (NAC) and National Democratic Liberty Party (NDLP).
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