The New Nigeria People's Party has extended the deadline for the purchase and submission of nomination forms for the 2027 elections by one week. The new closing date is now May 17, according to a statement by party secretary general Ogini Olaposi, issued on Monday in Lagos. The original deadline for form collection was May 10.
The extension follows a directive from the NNPP board of trustees to the National Working Committee, signed by party founder Boniface Aniebonam. The reason given is the Independent National Electoral Commission's delay in uploading the logo of the faction led by Agbo Gilbert Major, recognised as the authentic leadership of the party.
Olaposi confirmed the nomination form fees: N5 million for presidential aspirants, N2.5 million for governorship candidates, N1.5 million for senatorial hopefuls, N1 million for House of Representatives aspirants, and N500,000 for state assembly candidates. Women and physically challenged persons are exempt from payment. Elected NNPP officeholders seeking re-election will receive automatic tickets after purchasing forms.
Screening dates for aspirants remain unchanged. Olaposi urged candidates to remain calm over the INEC delay, stating the issue would be resolved soon. He added that the board of trustees has directed National Working Committee members to intensify efforts to ensure the party contests all elective positions in 2027.
The NNPP cites INEC's delay in uploading its logo as the reason for extending form sales, yet charges millions of naira for nomination forms. The party exempts women and physically challenged persons from fees, but offers automatic tickets to incumbents who pay. This creates a two-tier system where fresh candidates pay heavily while sitting members get preferential treatment. The financial barrier may limit genuine competition within the party.
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