How to Join a Political Party in Nigeria

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In Nigeria, politics has become a rather grave topic to discuss. This

because of the do-or-die approach to politics that has earlier been

displayed by politicians. However, it is very important that the

populace be active in politics. This way people can have a say in the

formulation of political policies by participating in the selection of

candidates from their own political party.









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In today’s Nigeria, it is very sad that many good people will rather

not be a part of any political party because they want to protect

their good name. The downturn to this is that Nigeria will have less

capable and good people at the helm of affairs until the society

degenerates. When the populace is more involved in politics, this will

serve as a check and balance for the leaders.



How to Join a Political Party in Nigeria













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This article provides information on how to join a political party in

Nigeria. Read on below:

Some people think it is such a hard thing to join a Nigerian political

party, this is untrue. In fact, it is extremely easy to become a

member of your favorite party. Below is the list of registered

political parties in Nigeria. Read on below:Action Alliance- AA

Action Democratic Party- ADP

Action Peoples Party- APP

African Action Congress- AAC

African Democratic Congress- ADC

All Progressive Congress- APC

All Progressive Grand Alliance- APGC

Allied Peoples Movement- APM

Boot Party- BP

Labor Party- LP

National Rescue Movement- NRM

New Nigeria Peoples Party- NNPP

Peoples Democratic Party- PDP

Peoples Redemption Party- PRP

Social Democratic Party- SDP

Young Progressive Party- YPP

Zenith Labor Party- ZLP



How to join a Political Party in Nigeria



To join a political party, the first thing you have to make sure is

that the group has ideologies and goals that correspond with yours.

Ensure that the group intends improving the country in ways you agree

with.







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Step 1: You must be 18 years old: People who are younger than the age

of 18 are not allowed into the political system. Make sure you have

turned 18 years old.



Step 2: Each political party is expected to manage a functional

website. On a political party’s website, you should find the

party’s national structure, that is Zones, States, Local Government

Areas and Wards closest to you. The website should also have the

contacts and addresses of all the wards across the country. You should

also find the contact details of the party officials at each level. Go

through their website and you can then make a call or pay them a

visit.



Step 3: According to the Independent National Electoral Commission

(INEC), there are 18 registered political parties. You can choose from

any of these ones. Find the one that suits your principles and ethics.



Step 4: When you are sure which political party you would like to

join; you need to visit the party’s office. You can find the local

ward of that party located around you on the party’s official

website.







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Step 5: When you meet with your local Ward Secretary, find out how

much it will cost to join the party. Most political parties have a new

member registration fee. Fill out the registration form. You will be

required to bring supporting documents along with you.



Step 6: Wait until you are registered. This procedure can take a

couple of days or even a week or more.



Step 7: The Ward Executive Committee, Ward Chairperson and Secretary

are the ones who make the decision to have you as a member of the

party or not. After you are finally registered, you will be issued

your membership card that has your photograph on it. Your information

will now be kept in your Ward Secretariat.



You are now a member of a Political party. You can see that is quite a

simple process.



Each political party in Nigeria has obligations and rules for its

members. One of which is that members of the political party in

Nigeria have to attend the party’s ward meetings. This can take

place a week or every fortnight. You will be provided with details at

the local ward office.



Members are also required to pay a subscription, which can be monthly

or annually. Monthly subscription fees are paid at the ward level,

which is usually reflected on their membership cards,







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Note that: Every Nigerian party has the right to accept and reject

membership applications. So do not get upset if your application is

rejected. If your application is rejected, simply find another

political party that will be happy to accept you.



Now you know how you can join a political party in Nigeria. Ensure you

use this right and become a part of the political system so as to help

to guide the country into a better future.



Loss of Membership



The various political parties have different rules and reasons why a

member might lose membership. These can include:

Failure to renew membership by payment of the annual subscription fees

within 6 months. Such members cease to enjoy the rights and privileges

of membership and upon default months after this can cease to be a

member of the party.



If a member loses his membership on account of failure to pay his dues

or to meet any other financial obligations. Such can only resume

membership upon payment of all outstanding dues and penalties.



Party members who lose membership for other reasons other than

nonpayment of subscription may be readmitted on the recommendation of

his ward executive committee, through the local government area

executive committee, to the state executives, and ultimately made to

the national working committee and subject to ratification by the

national executive committee.



Procedure for Rejoining a Political Party



Party members can decamp from one party to the other. A person who

wishes to rejoin the party after leaving it shall:

Apply to his Ward Secretary for re-admission



Unless the National Working Committee excuses, such person must be

placed on probation for a period of time.

















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