The New Nigeria People’s Party said on Tuesday that it has uploaded a temporary presidential candidate on the Independent National Electoral Commission portal. This is ahead of the 2027 general elections and follows the electoral rules.
The party also announced that its original logo is back on the INEC portal. They called this a win in their leadership battle and proof that the National Working Committee led by Dr Major Agbo is legitimate.
The NNPP has faced a long leadership struggle. Rival groups have been fighting over who runs the party and what it stands for.
This fight has affected the party’s logo and how it operates as it prepares for the 2027 elections.
A check by our reporter confirmed that the old logo, which shows a basket of fruits on Nigeria's map, is now above the party's name on the INEC portal.
Agbo spoke to journalists on Tuesday. He said the commission has replaced what he called the party’s “fake” logo with the real one.
He stated, “We are pleased to formally announce that the logo and identity of our party have been fully restored by INEC. Our dear and very cherished ‘Basket of Fruits on Nigerian Map’ is now back on the INEC portal.
“This development reaffirms the legal and institutional integrity of the NNPP and further strengthens our determination to continue building a formidable political platform for national renewal.
“I urge everybody to visit the INEC portal and see that the previous fake logo has been pulled down and replaced with the original logo of our great party. It therefore stands to reason that all the failed hijackers have been defeated totally, to serve as a warning to shameless politicians who are in the habit of reaping where they did not sow.”
Agbo also revealed that the party has uploaded its National Assembly candidates, including placeholders, nationwide.
He said this was done despite challenges due to the late recognition of the party’s real leadership.
He added, “In addition, our party has completed the upload of its National Assembly candidates across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
“Despite the time constraints due to the late recognition of the legitimate National Working Committee under my leadership, our Situation Room was able to upload a total of 355 National Assembly candidates, including placeholders.
“We have equally completed the upload of our presidential flag bearer, also a placeholder, in accordance with the provisions guiding the operations of political parties in Nigeria. This is not only commendable but historic.”
The NNPP chairman did not reveal the name of the placeholder presidential candidate.
He said, “Withholding his name and identity is a deliberate act on our part.”
Agbo mentioned that they have started uploading candidates for governorship and State House of Assembly positions, which will be finished before the August 8 deadline.
He noted, “We wish to announce that the process of uploading our governorship and State House of Assembly candidates has commenced and it is progressing smoothly. We shall invite you back here for details at the end of the exercise by 8 August 2026, when the exercise is expected to end and give way for substitution and replacements.
“These achievements are not merely administrative exercises. They represent the strengthening of our structures and scope, the consolidation of our membership base and our readiness to provide purposeful leadership for Nigeria.
“As preparations heighten towards the 2027 general elections, we call on all patriotic Nigerians, particularly our youths, women, professionals, workers and those in the diaspora, to join the NNPP in the collective mission of building a new Nigeria.
Drop your comment
No comments yet — be the first to drop the gist 👇