The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the South-South has denied allegations of instability and disunity among its members, characterizing these claims as “false claims” by its opponents.
At a meeting with South-South chairmen and others held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the party reaffirmed that there is no crisis within the party framework.
In a statement jointly signed by the South-South NNPP State Chairman, the party maintained that persons such as Mr. Boniface Anibonam, Mr. Agbo Major, Mr. Ojini Olapoji are not recognized as party members, adding that they He emphasized that he had been suspended and expelled for the violation.
The statement was signed by Elder Inemisit Akpan (Akwa Ibom State Chairman and State Chairman), Joel Tubonimi (Bayelsa State Chairman and South-South Zone Chairman Coordinator) and Mr. Barr. Anthony Ogboliku Ode (Cross River State Chairman), Fred Ikpomwosa (Edo State Chairman), Godson Green (Rivers State Chairman), Rex Ogbolu (Delta State Chairman).
“We believe that there is no crisis within the party and that the aforementioned persons, Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Anybonam, Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major, Mr. Ojini Olapozzi and their associates are recognized members of the NNPP. I declare that there is no.”
“These individuals have been duly suspended and expelled from the party for various offenses and are therefore ineligible to claim party membership or represent themselves as officers of the NNPP.”
The Chairman noted that the organizational framework of the party remains stable under the leadership of Dr. Ajuji Ahmad as the National Chairman, Prince Onu Nwaeze as the National Vice Chairman, Dipo Olayoku as the National Secretary, and Mr. Barr. emphasized. National Publicity Secretary Ladipo Johnson and other members of the National Working Committee (NWC).
The South-South regional chairmen of the NNPP expressed their gratitude to the 36 state chairmen and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) leadership for their dedication to the party.
Additionally, both parties renewed their allegiance to the NNPP National Leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Kano State Governor Aba Yusuf, the Speaker of the Akano State House of Assembly, Dibair Falgoak, and the NNPP representatives in both the Kano State House of Assembly and the National Assembly. expressed.
The statement further added: “In this context, we strongly frown upon the continued false references to Dr. Boniface Anibonam, Dr. Agbo Major and their associates.
“We clearly outlined our national staff at the beginning of this press conference, and we urge our media partners to be careful and accurate in their reporting. It is essential that the correct appointments are maintained.”
The chairs further explained the party’s official colors and symbols, which were shown to be red and white, with academic caps atop books and the letters “NNPP” prominently displayed.
In response to concerns regarding the Kwankwasiyya Movement, the Chairmen characterized the Kwankwasiyya Movement as an important element of the NNPP and emphasized that their dedication and loyalty to the principles and efforts of the NNPP is of great importance.
Allegations that the Kwankwasiyya movement is a threat to the party or that it is trying to seize power are completely baseless and advance the narrative propagated by the party’s opponents.
The South-South chairmen pledged allegiance to the NNPP and Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso while rejecting the activities of Mr Anyebonam, Major and their “exiled supporters”.
They urged party members to remain loyal and focused, saying that the acts of distraction by former party members were “pranks” by operatives seeking to destabilize the party, as seen in the country’s opposition parties. It was dismissed as a ‘conspiracy’.
The NNPP reaffirmed its determination to work towards the upliftment of its constituents and the nation.
