The Obidient Peoples Party and the Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA) are part of 110 groups that have submitted applications to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to be registered as political parties.

The Obidient Peoples Party, led by Mr. Barry Avotu Johnson as “protem national chairman”, is one of two applications referencing the “Obidient movement”, a political trend linked to former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

The other application bears the name “Progressive Obedients Party”.

ADA is being positioned as the political platform for the anti-Tinubu coalition, which includes former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Rivers State governor Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai, Dr. Umar Ardo—convener of the League of Northern Democrats—and several others.

INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, revealed the list of applicants on Wednesday during the commission’s second quarterly consultative meeting with media executives in Abuja. He confirmed that all applications are being reviewed in line with legal requirements and assured that none of the groups will receive “preferential treatment”.

Full list of associations applying for INEC registration as political parties:

1. Key of Freedom Party

2. Absolute Congress

3. All Grassroots Party

4. Congress Action Party

5. United Social Democrats Party

6. National Action Congress Party

7. Great Alliance Party

8. New Nigeria Congress

9. United Peoples Victory Party

10. Allied Conservative Congress

11. Peoples Freedom Party

12. All Nigerians’ Party

13. Abundant Social Party

14. Citizens Party of Nigeria

15. National Freedom Party

16. Patriots Party

17. Movement of the People

18. Peoples National Congress

19. African Union Congress

20. Alliance of Patriots

21. Socialist Equality Party

22. About Nigeria Party

23. African Reformation Party

24. Accelerated African Development Association

25. Obidient Peoples Party

26. Zonal Rescue Movement

27. Zuma Reform

28. Party for Socialist Transformation

29. Liberation People’s Party

30. Progressive Obedients Party

31. Great Nigeria Party

32. National Youth Alliance

33. National Reform Party

34. Patriotic Congress Party

35. Community Alliance Party

36. Grassroot Alliance Party

37. Advance Nigeria Congress

38. All Nigerians Alliance

39. Team New Nigeria

40. All Labour’s Party

41. New Green Generation Coalition Pary

42. New Green Congress

43. New Green Coalition Party

44. About All (Nigerian)

45. Nigerian Liberty Movement

46. National Democratic Party

47. Citizen United Congress

48. All Gender Party

49. Polling Unit Ambassadors of Nigeria

50. Village Intelligence Party

51. Great Transformation Party

52. Alliance Social Party

53. Nigeria Democratic Alliance

54. New National Democratic Party

55. Obedients Peoples Party

56. Nourish Democratic People’s Congress

57. All Youth Reclaim Party

58. LA RIBA Multipurpose Cooperative Society

59. Alliance Youth Party of Nigeria

60. The True Democrats

61. Democratic Peoples Congress

62. National Democratic Movement

63. Economic Liberation Party

64. Grassroot Ambassador’s Party

65. All For All Congress

66. People Democratic Alliance

67. United National Youths Party of Nigeria

68. Peoples Liberation Party

69. Democratic Union for Progress

70. Citizen Democratic Alliance

71. African Action Group

72. Patriots Alliance Network

73. Democratic Leadership Party

74. Pink Political Party

75. Young Motivation & Awareness for Development Forum

76. Access Party

77. Youth Progressive Empowerment Initiative

78. Grassroot Ambassadors’ Party

79. Republican Party of Nigeria

80. Sceptre Influence Party

81. Young Democratic Congress

82. Patriotic Nigerians Party

83. Far-Right Party

84. Democratic People’s Party

85. United Citizens Congress

86. Reset Nigeria

87. New Nigeria Democratic Party

88. Save Nigeria People Party

89. Above All

90. Alliance for Youth and Women Party

91. Rebuild Nigeria Group

92. Citizen Progressive Part

93. Good Guardian Party

94. Abiding Greatness Party

95. Patriotic Peoples’ Party

96. Development & Freedom Party

97. Peace, Unity & Prosperity Culture

98. The Populist Party

99. New Nigeria Leadership Party

100. All Allies Alliance

101. National Action Network

102. Coalition for Nigerian Democrats

103. Republican Party of Nigeria

104. Abundance Africa Alliance

105. Freewill Humanitarian Party

106. Peoples Emancipation Party

107. Peoples Liberation Congress Party

108. Peoples Democratic Congress

109. All Democratic Alliance

110. Advanced Democratic Alliance (ADA)

• proposes legislative institute, annual awards ceremony to commemorate milestone

Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly have unanimously lauded the sterling leadership and decade-long stewardship of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa. They also variously described his tenure as progressive, prodigious, and impactful while proposing to establish a legislative institute and an annual legislative awards ceremony to commemorate the milestone.

This June, Obasa marks a decade of being Speaker of Nigeria’s foremost House of Assembly, making him the longest-serving in the history of the Assembly. At the end of his tenure in 2027, Obasa would have served as a Speaker for 12 years. Coming a distant second to him is Rt. Hon. Sabit Adeyemi Ikuforiji, who spent nine years and four months (December 29, 2005 – June 4, 2015).

Despite a slight bump in the road – his temporary removal by some colleagues last January – Obasa’s reinstatement in March and the plethora of robust testimonials of his leadership underscore his popularity and reverence among members.

At plenary on Tuesday, Hon. Oladipo Ajomale (Oshodi Isolo Constituency 2), under the Matter of Urgent Public Importance, presented the motion to establish a legislative institute and an annual legislative awards ceremony to immortalise the contributions of Speaker Obasa, whom he said exemplifies resilience, maturity, and focus in legislative leadership. He added that Obasa’s handling of recent internal challenges with tact and experience reinforces his peerless leadership qualities.

Thereafter, member after member of the Assembly rose to trumpet Speaker Obasa’s achievements, legislative depth, strategic foresight, and firm protection of institutional integrity in the last decade, concurring that it is no easy feat serving as a speaker for this long, especially within the challenging political landscape of Lagos State.

The Deputy Majority Leader, Adedamola Richard Kasunmu (Ikeja Constituency 2), lauded Obasa’s leadership and evolution from a “good listener to a great listener and an actionable listener.” This evolution and the fact that Obasa has been a teacher, father, and brother to his colleagues, he said, “has been a cornerstone of your respected leadership, which demonstrates an astute understanding of the legislative atmosphere and a foresight to elevate it.”

Hon. Owolabi Ajani (Lagos Mainland constituency 1) hailed Obasa as “the greatest speaker of our time,” asserting that his legislative prowess is unmatched by any legislator across Africa. While highlighting Obasa’s “doggedness and tenacity in getting things done,” Hon. Ajani added that it is no surprise that some stakeholders within the party and the state describe the speaker as the “strength and the pillar holding up this institution.”

Similarly, Hon. Desmond Elliot (Surulere Constituency 1) commended the speaker’s steadfast focus on ensuring that all legislative actions ultimately benefit the citizens of Lagos State, saying, “Whenever a new bill is brought to the floor, the speaker will always put the citizens first.” The filmmaker-turned-legislator urged Obasa to document his legislative journey and ideology in a book to serve as a legacy of knowledge for future lawmakers.

Affirming the speaker’s influence on the Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa Constituency II) buttressed the need for Obasa’s leadership odyssey to be immortalised with the establishment of the institute and the awards ceremony.

Responding, the visibly grateful Speaker Obasa praised God, his parents, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the people of Agege, his constituency, for the crucial role they have played in his political journey. “I joined the House in 2003, and they have always been there for me. Whatever I became today, Almighty Allah used people for me,” he stated.

Speaker Obasa concluded, “My colleagues, without your support, there is no way I can serve for 10 years. Whatever happens between us is a lesson to all of us. The value of this house is not only important to us but also to the people of Lagos. The only thing I ask for as a commemorative gift is putting the House first. It is your support that has made it possible for me to serve as the speaker. I thank you for this honour.”

President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on his 60th birthday, commending his dedication to the progress of Lagos.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu referred to Sanwo-Olu as a committed public officer who has remained faithful to the goal of transforming Lagos.

“Your execution of this vision is exemplified by landmark achievements, including completing the Blue and Red Rail lines and the ongoing preparations for the Purple Line, which will serve the vital Lekki corridor.”

“I urge you to sustain this trajectory by prioritising impactful projects for Lagosians, notably the long-awaited Fourth Mainland Bridge and the Freedom Way to Victoria Garden City (VGC) Road,” Tinubu said.

The President also offered the governor wishes for continued good health and many more years of dedication to Lagos and the country.

The statement also recalled that Sanwo-Olu began his political journey under Tinubu’s mentorship, having served in several capacities in Lagos State, including as Commissioner across various ministries and as Managing Director of the Lagos State Property Development Corporation.