The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has announced the upload of a placeholder presidential candidate on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying the move complies with electoral guidelines.
The party also disclosed that its original logo has been restored on the INEC portal, describing the development as a major victory in its leadership dispute and a confirmation of the legitimacy of the National Working Committee (NWC) led by its National Chairman, Dr. Major Agbo.
The NNPP has been embroiled in a prolonged leadership crisis, with rival factions laying claim to the party’s leadership, identity and official logo ahead of preparations for the 2027 elections.
An independent check confirmed that the party’s original logo, symbolised by a basket of fruits on the Nigerian map, now appears above the party’s name on the INEC portal.
Addressing journalists on Monday, Mr Agbo said the electoral commission had replaced what he described as the party’s “fake” logo with its authentic emblem.
“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,” he said.
According to him, the development reinforces the legal and institutional integrity of the NNPP.
“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.”
Agbo urged Nigerians to verify the change on the INEC portal, insisting that those who attempted to hijack the party had been defeated.
Presidential placeholder uploaded
The NNPP chairman also disclosed that the party had uploaded a placeholder presidential candidate to the INEC portal in line with the electoral timetable.
He added that the party successfully completed the upload of its National Assembly candidates, including placeholders, across the country.
355 National Assembly candidates submitted
According to Mr Agbo, the exercise was concluded despite time constraints caused by what he described as the delayed recognition of the party’s legitimate leadership.
“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.”
The NNPP said the development positions the party for the next phase of preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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