The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, has dismissed claims of a faction within the party, reaffirming that his leadership remains the only legitimate one.
Speaking at a press conference on Friday in Abuja, Dr. Ahmed addressed concerns over recent reports of a faction led by Boniface Aniebonam, which claimed to have taken control of the party and held a convention that elected Agbo Major as the national chairman along with other national officers.
Ahmed clarified that the NNPP has not held any national convention recently and has not inaugurated a new National Working Committee (NWC).
According to him, the current NWC was constituted in 2020 under the supervision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in compliance with Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act, 2022.
He also accused former members of the party, allegedly backed by certain politicians fearful of the opposition as the 2027 elections approach, of trying to undermine the party’s credibility. He dismissed the Aniebonam-led faction as individuals who have repeatedly lost in court battles across the country and are now seeking relevance.
“Let me inform you and through you, the world, that there is only one NNPP under my leadership as its National Chairman, and our NWC, recognized by law and registered with INEC, is the true NNPP,” Dr. Ahmed declared