NNPP Crisis Escalates: Kwankwaso, Galadima Expelled As Party Elects New Leadership

ABUJA 

– The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has concluded its National Convention, ratifying key decisions, including the expulsion of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, and the entire Kwankwassiya faction, while electing Dr. Agbo Major as National Chairman.

Addressing journalists 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 party’s Board of Trustees (BOT) led by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam pending the resolution of all internal disputes.

“Following this judgment, all party congresses were conducted at ward, local government, state, and zonal levels, culminating in the National Convention on February 4, 2025, in Lagos,” Dr. Major stated.

Confirmation of Party Congresses: All congresses held from ward to zonal levels were ratified.

Expulsion of Kwankwaso & Kwankwassiya Faction: The party formally severed 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 emerged as National Chairman, alongside a new National Working Committee (NWC).

Rejection of the Purported 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 conducted a review of its finances to strengthen internal structures.

Dr. Major criticized Senator Kwankwaso’s loyalists, accusing them of destabilizing 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 claims by Dr. Ahmed Ajuji, a Kwankwassiya loyalist, stating that court rulings had already confirmed their removal from the party.

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 urged the press to disregard distractions from expelled members, emphasizing that NNPP remains united and committed to its vision for Nigeria.