INEC recognises Agbo as NNPP national chairman

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially recognized Major Agbo as the National Chairman of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), replacing Bala Yusuf. Agbo's name and those of his National Working Committee members, including National Secretary Olaposi Oginni, have been updated on INEC's portal.

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I am pleased to formally announce that the complete upload of the duly recognised National Working Committee under my leadership has been concluded by INEC.

This development marks a significant shift in the NNPP's leadership dispute, which has persisted since the 2023 general election. Agbo stated that the INEC update validates his leadership and strengthens the party's preparations for future political activities. He attributed the resolution to the judiciary's intervention, calling it "the last hope of the common man."

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This development reinforces the legitimacy of the leadership of our great party and strengthens our preparations for future political activities. Indeed, the era of betrayal of trust is over as Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Buba Galadima have since gone their ways. We wish them all the best in their future political endeavours.

With the leadership recognized, the NNPP is now focusing on the 2027 general elections. Agbo announced that the party has begun the process of uploading candidates, aiming to present "competent, credible and people-oriented candidates." He also called for stronger collaboration to address national security challenges and urged INEC to maintain impartiality.

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We were sure that the judiciary would do justice to the issues and we are indeed not disappointed. They proved to be truly the last hope of the common man, rose to the occasion, defended our democracy and rule of law in the face of avoidable threats.