By Onyeanya Ebere Immaculata
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), and the public to disregard the congresses reportedly organised by the Kwankwaso-led Kwankwasiya faction, describing them as unconstitutional.
In a statement on Monday, National Secretary Ogini Olaposi said all court-ordered congresses had been completed, and no other group was authorised to conduct fresh exercises.
He noted that the Memorandum of Understanding signed with the Kwankwasiya Movement before the 2023 elections had expired.
The party said Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and members of his faction were expelled for alleged anti-party activities and therefore lacked the authority to act for the NNPP.
It urged INEC to fully comply with court rulings from Abia and FCT High Courts affirming the expulsion.
The NNPP accused Kwankwaso of ignoring multiple court judgments and criticised INEC for its silence on letters seeking enforcement.
It warned the commission against “sitting on the fence” in matters affecting party stability and directed its members nationwide to ignore the “fake congresses.”
The party urged INEC to uphold the rule of law in the interest of democratic stability.
