The New Nigeria Peoples Party has expressed deep concern over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s failure to upload its new leadership list on the commission’s website, warning that the delay is negatively affecting the party’s operations nationwide, particularly in preparation for upcoming elections.
In a statement issued on Friday by National Secretary Mr. Ogini Olaposi, the NNPP described INEC’s refusal to comply with court orders recognizing its new executives as “disappointing.”
The party stated, “The NNPP is gravely concerned and utterly disappointed by INEC’s delay in complying with binding judicial pronouncements that unequivocally recognised Dr. Agbo Major as the authentic National Chairman of our great party and Olaposi as our national secretary.”
The party revealed this marks its third reminder to INEC despite the commission’s active participation in the legal proceedings that led to the April 3, 2025 judgment by the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/5518/2024).
“This judgment remains valid and binding, including that of Abia State High Court,” the NNPP emphasized, adding that INEC’s inaction undermines Nigeria’s constitutional democracy and rule of law.
According to the NNPP, the delay has created confusion that expelled members are exploiting to falsely claim party leadership.
“The expelled members are using INEC’s lapses to weaken our party, knowing the party’s rising popularity and strong grassroots support across Nigeria,” the statement read.
The party warned that “the commission’s actions threaten to plunge the nation further into political instability by reducing confidence in it as the electoral umpire.”
The NNPP particularly criticized expelled members, including former presidential candidate Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, for making inflammatory statements against the government while falsely presenting themselves as party representatives.
“We have not forgotten the allegation that the Federal Government was marginalising the North in infrastructure, levelled against President Bola Tinubu by our expelled 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso,” the party stated.
The NNPP recalled sending multiple reminders to INEC, including letters dated April 11, April 14, and July 30, 2025, but lamented the commission’s continued inaction.
“Nigerians and the international community are now watching closely to see how far INEC is willing to go on this matter, which is clearly denying the NNPP opportunities to participate in elections nationwide,” the statement noted.
The party vowed to take decisive legal action, declaring, “We will deploy every constitutional means, including contempt proceedings and other coercive legal measures, to ensure that INEC obeyed the law.”
The NNPP maintained its commitment to defending democratic principles, stating, “Democracy cannot survive in Nigeria if those charged with protecting it continue to undermine honour and integrity. Enough is enough. Nigerians deserve better, and we shall not relent in defending the integrity of our party and the sanctity of our democracy.”
