Sandra. Chukwunyere
Dr Agbo Major emerged as the .new National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP).
The election took place at the party’s national convention held at the RockView Hotel in Apapa, Lagos was attended by delegates and officers of the party at national and state levels .
Other elected officers are Mr Oginni Olaposi National Secretary, Chief Felix Chukwurah Deputy National Chairman (South), Mr Adetoyese Omokanye, National Treasurer,
Alhaji Babayo Muhammed Deputy National Chairman (North) and
Abdulrasaq Abdulsallam as National Publicity Secretary .
The delegates also elected Hajia Aisha Kade as its National Woman Leader
Chief Edward Ofomona – National Youth Leader and Omolara Johnson as National Organizing Secretary among others.
The party also reviewed and ratified the concluded Ward,Local Government,and Zonal Congresses, following reports of hitch and rancour free congresses by the 6 Zonal Chairmen of the party.
Six motions were moved and adopted to reposition the party for greater effectiveness and performance.One of the motions affirmed the expulsion of former Presidential candidate of the party , Senator Rabiu Musa Kwakwanso,Elder Buba Galadima and others,while another motion gave automatic qualification to State House of Representatives members ,House of Senate and Federal House of Representatives members to contest for the next election in 2027.
In attendance at the Congress which was well attended by party loyalists and faithfuls were members of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) the National Working Committee (NEC) and all elective office holders of the party nationwide.
Recall that an Abia State High Court on Nov. 1, 2024, passed a judgment directing the NNPP BoT led by the Founder and Chairman BoT, Dr Boniface Aniebonam to commence the repositioning and reconstitution of all organs of the party from ward congress to national convention.
The court equally directed INEC to recognise and deal with the new board of the NNPP.
Aniebonam told the members that pursuant to the judgment of the court, the board had successfully repositioned and reconstituted its ward executive and up to zonal officers .
“Today ,the board shall conclude its assignment through 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,” Aniebonam said.
Speaking further,Dr.Aniebonam took time to give the evolution of the NNPP,which he noted came into being in 2002.
The Life BoT Chairman,warned against accepting a responsibility that “you are not capable of handling”,stressing that the party would not tolerate incompetence and insolence from office holders.
Earlier In his welcome address, the BOT Secretary, .Alhaji Mohammed Babayo said the party remained united and focused on its vision of providing credible leadership and governance that would prioritise the needs of Nigerians.
Babayo said that the resolve to move forward was collective and any speculation to the contrary would be baseless.
He urged the newly elected executives to lead the party with diligence, integrity and dedication.
“The task ahead is huge but with unity, hard work and clear vision, we will continue to strengthen the NNPP a d position it as true vehicle for change in Nigeria.
Also speaking, the new national chairman, Major urged all aggrieved members of the party to return home and contribute toward its development.
‘I thank all delegates present here today for this huge confidence reposed on me. I won’t take this trust for granted.
“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 bench marks drawn to keep you on your toes.
“The National Secretary will issue directives to this effect soon,” he added
In his acceptance speech,the newly elected National Chairman of the party ,Dr.Gilbert Major Agbo admonished the new Exco members to align their interests with the interest of the party.
” All hands must be on deck to make things happen in the party” he said.He assured that the new leadership woul do everything possible to take the party to its desired heights.
“It’s a new beginning,and we will not condole indiscipline” he warned.
In his vote of thanks, Mr Sunday
Oginni Olaposi National Secretary of the party admonished members to be steadfast in the walk with the party , assuring that the party is more than ever before,positioned to achieve greatness and change the political narrative in Nigeria.
He advised the members to be loyal and committed to the party and the party leadership.The 54th convention which kicked off at about 9 pm, ended at about 4a.m of Wednesday.
