NNPP Slams INEC Over Refusal to Upload Names of New National Executives

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of defying valid court judgments and engaging in administrative negligence by failing to upload the names of its newly elected national executives.

In a statement issued on Friday by the party’s National Secretary, Mr. Ogini Olaposi, the NNPP expressed deep frustration over what it described as deliberate delay by INEC, saying the development has disrupted its internal operations and preparations for upcoming state and national elections.

“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 and myself as National Secretary,” Olaposi said.

The party recalled that the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, in a judgment delivered on April 3, 2025 (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/5518/2024), and the Abia State High Court, both affirmed the legitimacy of its new leadership following a court-ordered national convention in March.

Despite three separate reminders to INEC—dated April 11, April 14, and July 30—the party said the commission has failed to update its records, thereby creating an atmosphere of confusion.

According to the NNPP, INEC’s inaction has emboldened expelled members, including its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, to continue parading themselves as leaders of the party.

“This inaction by INEC has emboldened disgruntled elements, including our expelled 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, to make misleading and provocative statements under the NNPP banner,” the statement read.

The party particularly condemned what it described as “baseless allegations” made by Kwankwaso and members of his defunct Kwankwasiya movement, including claims of northern marginalisation under the present government.

Warning of the wider implications, the NNPP said INEC’s failure to enforce judicial directives threatens democratic stability and risks eroding public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system.

“Democracy cannot survive in Nigeria if those charged with protecting it continue to undermine honour and integrity. Enough is enough,” Olaposi said.

The party vowed to explore all available legal measures, including contempt proceedings, to compel INEC to discharge its constitutional duty.

“We will not be silenced, cowed, or intimidated. Nigerians deserve better, and we will keep defending the integrity of our party and the sanctity of our democracy,” the statement declared.