NNPP Convention: Kwankwaso Loses Party Leadership as Agbo Major Takes Over as National Chairman
Agbo Major has been elected as the national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) during the party’s convention at RockView Hotel in Apapa. Delegates and party officials from across the country attended the event.
Other elected officers include Oginni Olaposi as national secretary, Felix Chukwurah as deputy national chairman (South), Adetoyese Omokanye as national treasurer, Babayo Muhammed as deputy national chairman (North), and Abdulrasaq Abdulsallam as national publicity secretary. Aisha Kade was elected national woman leader, Edward Ofomona as national youth leader, and Omolara Johnson as national organising secretary.
The convention, which began at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, ended at about 4 a.m. on Wednesday. It was attended by members of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT), National Working Committee (NWC), and other officials.
The gathering followed a ruling by an Abia High Court on November 1, 2024, which directed the NNPP BoT, led by its founder and chairman, Boniface Aniebonam, to restructure and reconstitute all organs of the party from the ward level to the national convention.
The court also ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognize and engage with the newly constituted board.
Speaking at the event, Mr. Aniebonam said, “Today, the board shall conclude its assignment through the 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.”
The BoT Secretary, Mohammed Babayo, said, “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.”
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Major called on aggrieved members to return and contribute to the party.
“I thank all delegates present here today for the huge confidence reposed in 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.”
He added, “The national secretary will issue directives to this effect soon.”
(NAN)
