The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), on Friday, advised outsiders fighting the party to steer clear and restated its commitment towards strengthening the democracy.

It also said that the party will continue to hold Nigerians in dear to hearts.

The Acting Deputy National Chairman, Prince Nwaeze Onu, disclosed this in Abuja, at the press briefing, restated the party commitment to enthroned democracy and all its dividends.

He said: “This a party came into existence about 30 years ago. But little was known about the party until a little over a year ago when some notable politicians joined it. And today the Party has been taken to the nooks and corners of this great country to the extent it came in the last elections.

“Our advise to the outsiders fighting the party to steer clear and stop meddling in the internal affairs of NNPP. Let me at this juncture thank INEC for their commitment to the growth of democracy in our country and also for their support to NNPP.

“We are using this medium to assure of the commitment of NNPP to enthroning democracy and all its dividends.

“However, along the line, we discovered that some leaders of the Party did not know that things have changed. They wanted to continue using every election to negotiate with governments in power at both the national and state level to negotiate, instead of contesting elections. Even when notable politicians joined, they frustrated them by aligning with the Governments in power.

“That was our experience in the last elections, and this prompted the party leadership to sanction about 9 States where the executives were dissolved and some Chairmen suspended or expelled. However, those erring Chairmen became disgruntled and embarked on “war” against the party, even to the extent of conniving with enemies of the party.”

He commended the Judiciary for their role in promoting the rule of law. Adding that, “We appreciate the condition under which they are working. Our prayer is that they will continue to work towards upholding the principle of fairness and justice.”