The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its portal to reflect Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as the National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), following the party’s national convention held in Abuja on March 28, 2026.

The update captures the new leadership of the party as elected during the convention.

According to the PRP National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement on Friday, Kanu Sunday Uchenna is now listed as National Secretary, while Dr. Bayawo Yunusa Abdullahi emerged as National Treasurer.

Mr. Chuka Patrick was recognised as National Financial Secretary, and Barrister Vincent Danladi Okudu as National Legal Adviser.

The PRP, one of Nigeria’s oldest surviving political parties, had at the convention elected Baba-Ahmed to lead its National Working Committee (NWC), alongside other key officials.

Other members of the new leadership include Mallam Buhari Haruna as Deputy National Chairman (North); Comrade Muhammed Bello Ishaq as National Publicity Secretary; Haruna Nanven as National Organising Secretary; and Mallam Musa Buba as National Auditor.

Also elected were Ozu Important Fredrick as National Youth Leader, alongside zonal leaders such as Abubakar Hamanjoda (North East), Abba Namatazu (North West), Ifeanyi Peter Okafor (South East), and Olajide Wolimoh (South West), who now serve as National Vice Chairmen for their respective zones.

However, the emergence of the new leadership followed controversy, as a group operating under the name “PRP-Vanguard Collective” rejected the outcome of the convention, describing it as a “sham” and alleging an attempt to hijack the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The faction, led by Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, also questioned Baba-Ahmed’s legitimacy, insisting he was not originally a member of the party and accusing the new leadership of aligning with external political interests.

But the party’s national leadership dismissed the claims, insisting there was no faction within its ranks.

It described the group as unknown elements and part of efforts to destabilise the party, reaffirming its unity and warning against what it termed external interference.

The party said the update INEC’s portal is seen as formal recognition of its new leadership.