The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has ratified the expulsion of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, and the entire Kwankwassiya faction, while electing Dr. Agbo Major as its new National Chairman at the party’s National Convention held in Lagos on February 4, 2025.
Speaking at a post-convention press briefing on Saturday at the NNPP National Headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Agbo Major reaffirmed the party’s compliance with the Abia High Court ruling of November 1, 2024, which directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize the Board of Trustees (BOT) led by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, pending the resolution of internal disputes.
“Following this judgment, all party congresses were conducted at the ward, local government, state, and zonal levels, culminating in the National Convention,” Dr. Major stated.
Key Decisions from the NNPP Convention
Ratification of Congresses: The convention confirmed all congresses from ward to zonal levels.
Expulsion of Kwankwaso & Kwankwassiya Faction: The party officially cut ties with the Kwankwassiya movement, citing the expiration of the 2022 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that brought them into the NNPP.
Election of New Leadership: Dr. Agbo Major was elected National Chairman, alongside a new National Working Committee (NWC).
Rejection of the New Party Logo: The convention approved a return to the original NNPP logo—a basket of fruits on the Nigerian map.
Financial Review: The party assessed its finances to strengthen internal structures.
Party Leadership Dismisses Kwankwassiya’s Influence
Dr. Major accused Senator Kwankwaso’s loyalists of trying to destabilize the party despite their formal expulsion.
“We will not be distracted by unemployed characters masquerading as NNPP members, spewing falsehoods in the media. The courts have ruled, and they must peacefully exit our party instead of causing chaos,” he declared.
He further dismissed Dr. Ahmed Ajuji’s claims regarding court rulings, stating that legal decisions had already confirmed the Kwankwassiya faction’s removal from the NNPP.
Calls for INEC’s Recognition & 2027 Elections Focus
Dr. Major expressed confidence that INEC would soon update its records to reflect the leadership changes, in line with the Abia High Court directive.
“We urge INEC to uphold the rule of law and formally recognize our leadership. NNPP is focused on preparing for 2027 and consolidating the party’s progress,” he affirmed.
He also called on the press and the public to disregard distractions from expelled members, emphasizing that the NNPP remains united and co
mmitted to its vision for Nigeria.
