…Urges INEC to extend submission of candidates

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has unveiled new leadership structure for the party, saying it has overcome its prolonged internal crisis and is now repositioned for future elections.

The unveiling followed the recognition and uploading of the authentic leadership of NNPP by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),

The National Chairman of the party Dr Agbo Major during a press briefing yesterday in Abuja described the development as a victory for the rule of law.

He mentioned that crisis in the party had dragged for over three and half years due to delays in the implementation of court judgement .To this extent, he disclosed that the party had written to the electoral umpire for a short extension of the timetable for the submission of candidates’ details.

Dr Major criticised INEC’s delay in complying with valid court judgments, saying the development placed the party at a disadvantage.He urged the electoral commission to act more promptly in implementing judicial decisions to strengthen democracy and the rule of law.

He said “We have requested INEC to make a slight adjustment to its timetable so that we can recover the time lost as a result of the delayed implementation of court orders.

The National Chairman further unveiled Ambassador Shaibu Ahmed as the Deputy Chairman of its Board of Trustees of NNPP to further ste

He disclosed that the party has commenced the process of uploading candidates for elective offices and has already completed the submission of polling agents.

He said the party was now free from internal indiscipline and ready to rebuild its structures across the country, saying they have restored the 2022 Constitution, manifesto, as well as original logo in line with various court judgments. He said all party activities would henceforth be guided by those documents.

On the nation’s security situation, Major expressed concern over the rising wave of killings and insecurity across the country, urging the Federal Government to adopt a more proactive approach to intelligence gathering and law enforcement.

He said government must identify and prosecute individuals aiding criminal activities rather than relying solely on calls for prayers.

“The primary responsibility of any government is to protect the lives and property of its citizens. Nigerians should be able to travel freely without fear,” he said.

The NNPP chairman further appealed to Nigerians and intending political office holders to join the party, assuring them of a transparent nomination process.

He also thanked the party’s founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, for standing by the leadership throughout the crisis, as well as members and supporters who remained loyal despite the challenges.