NNPP Refutes Claims of Crisis, Reaffirms Unity in South-South Leadership Meeting

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed allegations of instability and disunity within its ranks, describing such claims as “erroneous assertions” propagated by detractors.

This clarification followed a meeting of the South-South State Chairmen held in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, where the party reiterated the absence of any internal crisis.

In a statement jointly signed by the South-South NNPP state chairmen, the party declared that individuals such as Boniface Aniebonam, Agbo Major, and Oginni Olaposi are no longer members of the NNPP, having been suspended and expelled for various offenses.

The statement was signed by Elder Inemisit Akpan (Akwa Ibom State Chairman and Chairman of State Chairmen), Joel Tubonimi (Bayelsa State Chairman and Coordinator, South-South Zone Chairmen), Barr. Anthony Ogboriku Odeh (Cross River State Chairman), Fred Ikponmwosa (Edo State Chairman), Godson Green (Rivers State Chairman), and Rex Ogboru (Delta State Chairman).

Reaffirmation of Leadership
The chairmen emphasized that the party’s leadership structure remains intact under Dr. Ajuji Ahmed as National Chairman, Prince Onu Nwaeze as Deputy National Chairman, Mr. Dipo Olayoku as National Secretary, and Barr. Ladipo Johnson as National Publicity Secretary, along with other members of the National Working Committee (NWC).

The statement read:

“We categorically affirm that there is no crisis within the party. The aforementioned individuals – Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major, Mr. Oginni Olaposi, and their associates – are not recognized members of the NNPP.

“These individuals were duly suspended and expelled from the party due to various offenses and therefore lack any standing to claim membership or to represent themselves as officers of the NNPP.”

Support for National Leadership
The South-South chairmen expressed gratitude to the 36 state chairmen and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) leadership for their unwavering commitment to the party.

They also pledged loyalty to NNPP National Leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, Kano State House of Assembly Speaker Jibail Falgore, and NNPP members in the National and Kano State Houses of Assembly.

The chairmen urged media outlets to ensure accurate reportage of the party’s leadership, stressing the need to avoid recognizing the expelled individuals as members of the NNPP.

“We have clearly outlined our national officers earlier in this press briefing and urge our media partners to be vigilant and accurate in their reportage. It is imperative for the integrity of our party that the correct designation of our officers is maintained,” the statement noted.

On Party Symbols and Kwankwasiyya Movement
The party also clarified its official colors and symbols, stating they remain red and white with an academic cap on a book, and the inscription “NNPP” prominently displayed.

Addressing concerns about the Kwankwasiyya Movement, the chairmen reaffirmed its integral role in the party, dismissing claims that it poses a threat or seeks to dominate the NNPP.

“The Kwankwasiyya Movement is an integral part of our party’s fabric. Their commitment and loyalty to the principles and activities of the NNPP is invaluable. Any claims suggesting otherwise are outrightly false and propagate a narrative pushed by detractors of our party.”

Call for Unity and Focus
The South-South chairmen urged members to remain steadfast and focused on the party’s goals, rejecting distractions caused by former members and describing them as “mischievous plots” by agents attempting to destabilize the NNPP.

The statement concluded with the NNPP reaffirming its commitment to advancing the welfare of its constituents and the nation.