The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Monday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and Nigerians to dismiss the congresses announced by the Kwankwasiya Movement led by Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, insisting the move has no constitutional backing.
In a statement issued by its National Secretary, Mr. Ogini Olaposi, the party maintained that the court-sanctioned NNPP congresses had already been duly conducted and concluded.
NAN reports that the Kwankwaso-led faction had notified INEC of its intention to hold fresh congresses and a national convention between November 25 and January 2026.
However, the NNPP said the group had no authority to act on its behalf, noting that the Memorandum of Association signed ahead of the 2023 presidential election had since expired. It added that Kwankwaso—the party’s 2023 presidential flag bearer—and several Kwankwasiya members remained expelled over acts of disloyalty.
“We are still amazed that a man of Kwankwaso’s standing will insist on hijacking a party that gave it a soft landing to contest the 2023 presidential election for free”.
The party urged INEC to fulfil its obligation by recognising and publishing the legitimate party leadership as affirmed by court judgments.
“The Abia State High Court and the Federal Capital Territory High Court confirmed the expulsion of Kwankwaso and his group from NNPP’s internal democratic processes and disciplinary action.
“It is most unfortunate that Kwankwaso can be found conducting himself most disrespectfully to disobey and abuse court judgments.
“INEC’s past leadership failed us, and we are hoping that the present leadership shall distance itself from disobedience to the rule of law and order of the society. .
”We are still wondering why INEC has not responded to our letters demanding that judgments of the courts should be obeyed and respected.
“As an umpire, INEC cannot afford to continue to sit on the fence on matters of urgent importance and peace of the society,”
According to the NNPP, the electoral commission is fully aware of the relevant court rulings yet appears to be granting legitimacy to groups “who want to cause a crisis in our democracy..”
“We had written several letters to INEC under the circumstances, and yet, the commission remains adamant and encouraging disobedience to the rule of law in Nigeria.
“Under the circumstances, we shall continue to keep the peace of the society and direct members of our great party to disregard the fake congresses and conventions.
“Once again, we appeal to INEC to help democracy succeed and sustain in Nigeria. The Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration can only succeed if laws are obeyed and respected”.
(NAN)
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