The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of deliberately defying court rulings and engaging in administrative negligence by failing to upload the names of its newly elected national executives.

 

In a statement issued Friday, the party’s National Secretary, Mr. Ogini Olaposi, expressed deep frustration over the delay, saying it had disrupted party operations and hampered preparations for upcoming state and national elections.

 

“The NNPP is gravely concerned and utterly disappointed by INEC’s delay in complying with binding judicial pronouncements that unequivocally recognised Dr. Agbo Major as the authentic National Chairman and myself as National Secretary,” Olaposi said.

 

The party cited two court judgments, the April 3, 2025 ruling of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (Suit No: FCT/HC/CV/5518/2024) and another by the Abia State High Court, both affirming the legitimacy of its new leadership following a court-ordered national convention in March.

 

Despite sending three formal reminders dated April 11, April 14, and July 30, Olaposi said INEC had refused to act, enabling confusion within the party by allowing expelled members to lay claim to its leadership.

 

“This inaction by INEC has emboldened disgruntled elements, including our expelled 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, to make misleading and provocative statements under the NNPP banner,” the statement read.

 

The NNPP also condemned what it described as “unfounded allegations” by Kwankwaso and his defunct Kwankwasiya movement, including claims of northern marginalisation by the Federal Government.

 

Warning that INEC’s failure to act could erode public trust in the electoral process and threaten democratic stability, Olaposi declared:

 

“Democracy cannot survive in Nigeria if those charged with protecting it continue to undermine honour and integrity. Enough is enough.”

 

 

 

The party vowed to explore all legal avenues, including contempt proceedings, to compel INEC to carry out its constitutional responsibilities.

“We will not be silenced, cowed, or intimidated. Nigerians deserve better, and we will keep defending the integrity of our party and the sanctity of our democracy,” the statement concluded.