The Nigerian Liberty Movement (NLM) has launched a scathing attack on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing them of deliberate exclusion and tyranny. The political movement claims its legitimate quest for registration as a political party is being unjustly thwarted.
NLM's Communique: A Litany of Grievances
In a special communique released on 15 January 2026 and titled 'INEC's Refusal to Certify NLM: Another Proof of Tyranny Under Bola Tinubu's Administration', the group outlined its frustrations. The movement's National Leader, ThisDayMoses Adebisi, also known as ThisDaysMoses/Al'Musa, signed the document.
The NLM stated it was the first association to express serious interest in registration and has fulfilled every single legal requirement stipulated by the Electoral Act 2022 and the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. According to them, INEC has "stubbornly refused" to issue their certificate, effectively denying them a democratic platform.
Completed Processes and Alleged Injustice
ThisDayMoses provided a detailed account of the submitted documents and completed processes, asserting that everything was done well before INEC's deadline. The list of fulfilled requirements includes:
- A full nationwide membership spread across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
- Verified physical operations and a functional national headquarters.
- Submitted constitution, manifesto, and official party logo.
- Successful passage of all necessary inspections by the electoral body.
"We gave INEC everything... every correspondence, and every single thing required is in their hands!" the leader exclaimed. "Yet they sit on it like it's nothing. They deny us our democratic right. They block the voice of millions."
Broader Implications for Political Inclusion
This incident raises significant questions about political inclusivity and the fairness of the party registration process under the current administration. The NLM's strong language, directly accusing the Tinubu government of tyranny, signals a deepening rift between aspiring political groups and the electoral management body.
The movement's communique serves as a public alarm, challenging INEC to justify its delay and calling for transparency. The outcome of this confrontation could set a precedent for how other political associations are treated in the lead-up to future elections.
