The NNPP has resolved to proceed with its scheduled congresses and national convention, despite INEC’s failure to recognize the Dr. Agbo Major-led leadership. Party founder Dr. Boniface Aniebonam confirmed on Saturday: “Our programme of action to conduct congresses, primaries and conventions has been submitted to INEC, and we are going on to participate in all elective positions, including the presidential, in 2027.”

Aniebonam highlighted how past regulatory delays and leadership disputes have stifled the party. He noted: “The delays by INEC in obeying the court orders as well as the leadership tussle in court over the years denied the NNPP and its members many opportunities to participate in various elections nationwide.”

Consequently, the leadership decided that waiting for INEC is no longer viable. “In view of the above, we decided to go ahead and hold our congresses and convention while waiting for INEC to comply with court orders,” Aniebonam said, adding, “We can no longer afford to deny our members the opportunities to participate in elections in Nigeria.” He emphasized that with 2027 approaching, “time is fast going to prepare for the election and allow members to indicate positions they wish to contest for.”

The party expressed frustration over INEC’s refusal to update its records per judicial directives. Aniebonam remarked: “We had expected that INEC would obey the court order. Unfortunately INEC did not obey, and we decided to approach and engage the commission to know why it’s disobedience to the court orders when there is no stay of execution…”

The NNPP maintains that judicial rulings are absolute. “Court orders supersede INEC’s decisions and actions,” the founder insisted. He cautioned against ignoring these mandates, warning: “It’s also important that INEC should not forget in a hurry about the late Arthur Nzeribe’s experience stopping elections when his party was disenfranchised from participation.”