By Sunday Ani
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has elected members of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) at its 2025 elective National Convention in Lagos yesterday.
The convention, which drew delegates and officers of the party from the national and state levels, produced Dr Agbo Major as the new national chairman of the party.
Other elected officers were Mr Oginni Olaposi as the National Secretary, Chief Felix Chukwurah as the deputy national chairman (South), Mr Adetoyese Omokanye as the national treasurer, Alhaji Babayo Muhammed as the deputy national chairman (North) and Abdulrasaq Abdulsallam as the national publicity secretary.
Also elected were Hajia Aisha Kade as the national women leader, Chief Edward Ofomona as the national youth leader and Omolara Johnson as the national organizing secretary among others.
The party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) and the National Working Committee (NEC) members, as well as all the elective office holders of the party nationwide were in attendance.
The convention which started at about 9pm, ended at about 4am today.
An Abia State High Court had on November 1, 2024, passed a judgment directing the party’s BoT led by its chairman and Founder of the party, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, to commence the repositioning and reconstitution of all organs of the party from the ward congress to the national convention.
The court equally directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise and deal with the party’s new board.
Aniebonam told the members that pursuant to the judgment of the court, the board had successfully repositioned and reconstituted its ward executive, up to the zonal officers.
“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, the INEC and other security agencies were duly notified,” Aniebonam said.
In his welcome address, the Secretary of the BOT, 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.
He noted that the resolve to move forward was collective and any speculation to the contrary would be baseless, and urged the newly elected executives to lead the party with diligence, integrity and dedication.
“The task ahead is huge but with unity, hard work and clear vision, we will continue to strengthen the party and position it as a true vehicle for change in Nigeria,” he stated.
Also speaking, the new national chairman, Major, urged all aggrieved members of the party to return home and contribute toward its development.
“I thank all the 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 are 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 will not 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.
