Agbo Major Elected NNPP National Chairman

Kehinde Fajobi

Dr Agbo Major has been elected as the new National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) following a national convention held on Tuesday.

The event, attended by delegates and party officials from across the country, also saw the election of Mr Oginni Olaposi as National Secretary, Chief Felix Chukwurah as Deputy National Chairman (South), and Alhaji Babayo Muhammed as Deputy National Chairman (North), among others.

Members of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), National Working Committee (NWC), and other key stakeholders were present at the convention, which ran from 9 p.m. on Tuesday to 4 a.m. on Wednesday.

The convention follows a ruling by the Abia High Court on November 1, 2024, which ordered the NNPP’s BoT, led by Founder and Chairman Dr Boniface Aniebonam, to restructure the party from the ward level to the national level.

The court also directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the new leadership.

Aniebonam, addressing the gathering, said the board had successfully reconstituted the party’s structures nationwide.

“Today, the board shall conclude its assignment through a national convention to elect and establish its national working committee to take charge of its administration and management.

“In carrying out these responsibilities, INEC and other security agencies were duly notified,” he stated.

BoT Secretary Alhaji Mohammed Babayo reaffirmed the party’s unity and commitment to its vision, urging the newly elected executives to lead with diligence.

“The task ahead is huge, but with unity, hard work, and a clear vision, we will continue to strengthen the NNPP and position it as a true vehicle for change in Nigeria,” Babayo said.

In his acceptance speech, Major called on aggrieved members to return and contribute to the party’s growth.

“I thank all delegates present here today for this huge confidence reposed on me. I won’t take this trust for granted,” he said.

“The NWC under me as elected today is poised to deliver. We are committed to repositioning our party for 2027, and this we will do vigorously.

“I urge all other elected officials at all levels to key into this new move to reposition our dear party for optimal performance.

“We will not tolerate anything short of the expected standards and benchmarks drawn to keep you on your toes. The National Secretary will issue directives to this effect soon,” he added.

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