Socialist Party of Nigeria
The Socialist Party of Nigeria (SPN) is a socialist political party in Nigeria. The SPN was launched as an initiative by the Democratic Socialist Movement and held its inaugural conference in Lagos on 16 November 2013.[1]
Socialist Party of Nigeria | |
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| Founded | 2013 |
| Ideology | Socialism |
| Political position | Far-left |
| Colours | Red |
| Seats in the Senate | 0 / 109 |
| Seats in the House | 0 / 360 |
| Governorships | 0 / 36 |
The SPN filed for registration as a political party in order to contest the 2015 Nigerian general election, but the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) refused the registration. The SPN sued the INEC at the Federal High Court, claiming that INEC had failed to respond to their petition within 30 days as prescribed by law and that thus it would have to be registered automatically.[2] The party has since received an INEC certificate of registration and has vowed to "liberate Nigerians from economic hardship.[3]
References
- In search of working class political party, Daily Independent, 26 November 2013.
- "Socialist group sues INEC over failure to register party", The Punch, 21 November 2014.
- Socialist Party of Nigeria Receives INEC Certificate of Registration, Vows To Liberate Nigerians From Economic Hardship, "Sahara Reporters",16 January 2018.
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