The New Nigeria People’s Party on Tuesday said it had uploaded a placeholder presidential candidate to the Independent National Electoral Commission portal ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting the step complied with electoral guidelines.
The party added that its original logo had been reinstated on the INEC portal, calling the development a victory in its leadership dispute and proof of the legitimacy of the National Working Committee headed by its National Chairman, Dr Major Agbo.
For months, the NNPP has been gripped by a leadership crisis, with rival camps claiming control of the party’s leadership and identity, a quarrel that has stretched to the party’s logo and the direction of its affairs as preparations for 2027 gather pace.
A check by our correspondent confirmed that the old emblem, a basket of fruits set on a map of Nigeria, now sits above the party’s name on the INEC portal. Briefing journalists on Monday, Agbo said the commission had removed what he termed the party’s “fake” logo and put back its original symbol.
He said, “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. 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. I urge everybody to visit the INEC portal and see that the previous fake logo has been pulled down and replaced with the original logo of our great party. 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.”
Agbo further revealed that the party had finished uploading its National Assembly candidates, placeholders inclusive, nationwide, adding that the task was accomplished despite the limited time caused by the late recognition of the party’s rightful leadership.
He said, “In addition, our party has completed the upload of its National Assembly members across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Despite the time constraints due to the late recognition of the legitimate National Working Committee under my leadership, our Situation Room was able to upload a total of 355 National Assembly candidates, including placeholders. We have equally completed the upload of our presidential flag bearer, also a placeholder, in accordance with the provisions guiding the operations of political parties in Nigeria. This is not only commendable but historic.”
The chairman, however, declined to name the party’s placeholder for the 2027 presidential slot, saying, “Withholding his name and identity is a deliberate act on our part.” He noted that the upload of governorship and state House of Assembly candidates had begun and would be wrapped up before INEC’s August 8 deadline.
He said, “We wish to announce that the process of uploading our governorship and state Houses of Assembly candidates has commenced and it is progressing smoothly. We shall invite you back here for details at the end of the exercise by 8th of August 2026 when the exercise is expected to end and give way for substitution and replacements. These achievements are not merely administrative exercises. They represent the strengthening of our structures and scope, the consolidation of our membership base and our readiness to provide purposeful leadership for Nigeria. As preparations heighten towards the 2027 general elections, we call on all patriotic Nigerians, particularly our youths, women, professionals, workers and those in diaspora to join the NNPP in the collective mission of building a new Nigeria.”
Source: Punch.
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