At its 2025 National Convention in Lagos on Tuesday night, Dr. Agbo Major emerged the new National Chairman of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as the party elected National Working Committee (NWC) members.
The convention which was held at the RockView Hotel in Apapa, was attended by delegates and officers of the party at national and state levels.
Officers elected include: 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.
Hajia Aisha Kade was elected as its National Woman Leader, Chief Edward Ofomona, National Youth Leader and Omolara Johnson as National Organising Secretary among others.
In attendance were members of the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) the National Working Committee (NEC) and all elective office holders of the party nationwide.
The convention which kicked off at about 9 pm, was reported to have ended at about 4 am on Wednesday morning.
It will be recalled that an Abia State High Court in November, 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.
Dr. 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.
He said, “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.
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.
According to Babayo, 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.
Babayo said, “The task ahead is huge but with unity, hard work and clear vision, we’ll continue to strengthen the NNPP and position it as true vehicle for change in Nigeria.
The new national chairman, Major in his remarks, urged 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’re 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 won’t tolerate anything short of the expected standards and benchmarks drawn to keep you on your toes. The National Secretary will issue directives to this effect soon,” he added
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