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NNPP uploads placeholder presidential candidate, restores logo on INEC portal

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has uploaded a placeholder presidential candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal for the 2027 elections.
  • The party also confirmed the restoration of its original logo, the "Basket of Fruits on Nigerian Map," on the INEC portal, signaling a victory in its internal leadership dispute.
  • NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Major Agbo, stated that the party has also completed uploading National Assembly candidates nationwide, despite challenges from the delayed recognition of its leadership.

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has taken a significant step towards the 2027 general elections by uploading a placeholder presidential candidate onto the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal. This move aligns with electoral guidelines and signals the party's preparations for the upcoming polls.

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 AgboNNPP National Chairman, announcing the restoration of the party's original logo on the INEC portal.

In a related development, the NNPP announced the restoration of its original logo, the "Basket of Fruits on Nigerian Map," on the INEC portal. NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Major Agbo, described this as a victory in the party's prolonged leadership tussle, which had seen rival factions vying for control of the party's identity and affairs, including its logo.

Addressing journalists, Agbo expressed satisfaction with the restoration, stating, "Our dear and very cherished ‘Basket of Fruits on Nigerian Map’ is now back on the INEC portal." He emphasized that this 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, contrasting the original logo with what he termed a "fake" logo previously displayed.

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 AgboNNPP National Chairman, commenting on the significance of the logo's restoration.

Agbo further disclosed that the party has completed the upload of its National Assembly candidates across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. He acknowledged the time constraints faced due to the late recognition of the legitimate National Working Committee under his leadership but confirmed that their Situation Room successfully uploaded a total of 355 National Assembly candidates, including placeholders. The upload of the presidential flag bearer was also completed.

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 AgboNNPP National Chairman, asserting victory over rival factions attempting to seize control of the party.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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