Rabiu Kwankwaso faction of the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) rejected the treaty on Tuesday, which saw the election of AGBO Major as the party’s new national chairman, which is illegal and Ajuji Ahmed is the party’s only famous He claimed he remains a leader.
Naija News previously held at the conference that the major faction Oginni Olaposi as Secretary of State, Felix Chukwurah as Vice President of the State (South), Adetoyese Omokanye as National Treasurer, and Abdulras of Abdulrasaq Abdulsaqa Adetoyes Muhammed as aq Abdulsalm as national accounting , Adetoyes Muhammed has also been selected. National advertising secretary.
During the event, Board of Directors (BOT) Secretary Mohammed Babayo urged newly elected officials to lead with integrity and dedication, and unity and efforts were important to strengthen the NNPP ahead of the 2027 general election. I emphasized that there was.
Kwankwaso faction refuses to vote for major
In response to development, the Kwankwasso faction rejected the treaty and described the major faction as a group of rebels who tried to mislead the public.
Ladipo Johnson, NNPP propaganda secretary, said Ajuji Ahmed remains a legitimate national president recognized by the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) and security agencies.
“They are no longer members of the party. They have been expelled and continue to act against the court’s decision. There is a surviving injunction from removing their authority from the High Court in Abuja. They are It’s a tool in the hands of the opposition parties, especially the APC, now,” Johnson said in an interview with Punch.
Johnson accused the Major faction of undermining the NNPP, especially in Kano State, where the party is fighting to maintain its sole governor’s seat.
“They showed the true colour by working with the APC on several issues, including local government elections and the Supreme Court's decision on the election of Governor Aba Kabir Yusuf. Their objectives are clear. And it’s about weakening the NNPP from within,” he added.
The Kwankwaso faction also pointed out that the treaty lacked figures from key party figures, including Kwankwaso himself.
Johnson further criticized the major faction who allegedly misrepresented the party’s official logo, saying that the NNPP’s true symbols include educational books and hats in red, white and red colors. did.
The Legal Fight for Party Leadership
The dispute has its roots in the decision by the ABIA High Court on November 1, 2024, when NNPP leaders ordered a restructuring from the ward level to the national conference. The ruling required that INEC recognize the new board. This argued that the Major faction gave them legitimacy.
But Bott’s chairman, Boniface Aniebonam, defended the decision to restructure the party’s leadership, arguing that the board was following court instructions to relocate the NNPP.
In his first speech after the controversial election, the Major called for unity within the party, urging all harmful members to return to the development of the party.
“I would like to thank the representatives who gave me confidence. I don’t take this trust for granted. We have committed to relocating the NNPP for the 2027 election. , I urge all elected officials to work towards this goal,” the Major said.
He added that he has no tolerance for unreasonableness as he pledged to issue a clear directive to enforce party standards through the Secretary of State.
