The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Major, has announced fresh reforms within the party following its just-concluded National Convention in Lagos.
Addressing a press conference at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, Dr. Major confirmed the ratification of new leadership and the official expulsion of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, and the entire Kwankwassiya faction.
The convention, held at Rockview Hotel in Apapa, Lagos on February 4, 2025, came after months of legal tussles and internal strife.
Dr. Major emphasized that the party’s actions were in full compliance with the Abia High Court judgment delivered on November 1, 2024, which mandated the Board of Trustees (BOT), led by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, to take control of the party pending the resolution of court cases.
Major decision at the convention included the ratification of all congresses from the ward to zonal levels, expulsion of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, and the Kwankwassiya group following the expiration of the MOU that facilitated their entry into the NNPP.
Others are the election of a new National Working Committee led by Dr. Agbo Major as National Chairman and the rejection of the controversial logo change and reinstatement of the party’s original basket of fruits on the Nigerian map emblem.
Dr. Major did not hold back in criticizing the Kwankwassiya faction, labeling them as “unemployed characters” and “sinking clowns” attempting to destabilize the party.
He singled out Dr. Ahmed Ajuji for spreading misinformation, accusing him of misleading Nigerians about court judgments and the party’s internal affairs.
“It’s unfortunate that at this stage of our national life, a misguided and obviously mentally unstable Dr. Ajuji would make such claims,” Dr. Major stated.
He further accused Ajuji of ignoring critical judgments, including a Federal High Court ruling in Kano that affirmed the legitimacy of candidates presented by the Dr. Agbo Major-led NNPP for the Kano local government elections.
The NNPP’s leadership also confirmed that all necessary documentation has been submitted to INEC, and changes in party records are expected in the coming days. Dr. Major urged INEC to uphold the rule of law and reflect the party’s new leadership structure in its records.
In a firm warning, Dr. Major called on the remaining members of the Kwankwassiya faction to peacefully exit the party, advising them to seek political relevance elsewhere.
“It is our hope that any other political party will consider their treacherous and deceitful antecedents before welcoming them,” he added.
The NNPP leadership remains focused on consolidating its gains and preparing for the 2027 general elections. Dr. Major concluded by urging the press to disregard distractions from expelled members and reaffirmed the party’s commitment to unity and progress.