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2027: NNPP uploads presidential placeholder, restores logo on INEC

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  • The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has uploaded a placeholder presidential candidate and restored its original logo on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal.
  • The party stated this action complies with electoral guidelines and signifies a victory in its leadership dispute, confirming the legitimacy of the National Working Committee led by National Chairman Dr Major Agbo.
  • The NNPP also announced the completion of uploading National Assembly candidates, including placeholders, across Nigeria, despite time constraints.

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has taken steps to comply with electoral guidelines for the 2027 general elections by uploading a placeholder presidential candidate and restoring its original logo on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. Party National Chairman Dr Major Agbo described the logo restoration as a victory in the party's leadership tussle and a confirmation of the National Working Committee's legitimacy.

We are pleased to formally announce that the logo and identity of our party have been fully restored by INEC. Our dear and very cherished ‘Basket of Fruits on Nigerian Map’ is now back on the INEC portal.

— Dr Major AgboAddressing journalists on the restoration of the party's logo and identity on the INEC portal.

The NNPP has been navigating a prolonged leadership crisis, with rival factions contesting control of the party's leadership, logo, and affairs. An independent check confirmed that the party's old logo, featuring a basket of fruits on a Nigerian map, is now displayed on the INEC portal.

This development reaffirms the legal and institutional integrity of the NNPP and further strengthens our determination to continue building a formidable political platform for national renewal.

— Dr Major AgboCommenting on the significance of the logo restoration.

"We are pleased to formally announce that the logo and identity of our party have been fully restored by INEC. Our dear and very cherished ‘Basket of Fruits on Nigerian Map’ is now back on the INEC portal," Agbo told journalists. He asserted that this development reaffirms the NNPP's legal and institutional integrity and strengthens their resolve to build a formidable platform for national renewal. Agbo urged the public to verify the restoration on the INEC portal, stating that "all the failed hijackers have been defeated totally."

I urge everybody to visit the INEC portal and see that the previous fake logo has been pulled down and replaced with the original logo of our great party.

— Dr Major AgboEncouraging verification of the restored logo on the INEC portal.

In addition to the logo and presidential placeholder, the NNPP has completed the upload of its National Assembly candidates nationwide. Agbo noted that this was achieved despite time constraints resulting from the late recognition of the party's legitimate leadership. A total of 355 National Assembly candidates, including placeholders, were uploaded.

It, therefore, stands to reason that all the failed hijackers have been defeated totally to serve as a warning to shameless politicians who are in the habit of reaping where they did not sow.

— Dr Major AgboStating the outcome of the leadership and logo dispute.
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