The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has confirmed it will hold its congresses and national convention regardless of whether the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) complies with court orders directing recognition of the Dr Agbo Major faction as the party's legitimate leadership. A statement issued by the party's founder, Dr Boniface, affirmed the party's resolve to move forward with its internal electoral process. The courts have previously ruled that INEC must recognise the Major-led faction, but the electoral body has not implemented the judgment. NNPP leadership insists the party's activities will not be stalled by INEC's inaction. The congresses are set to begin at the ward level and progress to the national convention, where party officials will be elected. No date was given for the start of the congresses. The party described the process as in line with its constitutional provisions and judicial directives. INEC has not issued a public response to the latest development.
The NNPP is pushing ahead with its congresses while acknowledging INEC has not obeyed court orders to recognise its leadership, creating a split reality between legal rulings and electoral authority action. This means party members may elect officials under a structure INEC might not later certify. The situation puts NNPP members' political participation at risk if post-convention activities are challenged. The courts have ruled, but without enforcement, the party's legitimacy remains in limbo.
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