Section 222: Restrictions on formation of political parties

No association by whatever name called shall function as a party, unless -
a the names and addresses of its national officers are registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission;
b the membership of the association is open to every citizen of Nigeria irrespective of his place of origin, circumstance of birth, sex, religion or ethnic grouping;
c a copy of its constitution is registered in the principal office of the Independent National Electoral Commission in such form as may be prescribed by the Independent National Electoral Commission;
d any alteration in its registered constitution is also registered in the principal office of the Independent National Electoral Commission within thirty days of the making of such alteration;
e the name of the association, its symbol or logo does not contain any ethnic or religious connotation or give the appearance that the activities of the association are confined to a part only of the geographical area of Nigeria; and
f the headquarters of the association is situated in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.