By ADEKUNLE WILLIAMS

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has demanded that INEC should swiftly enforce the Federal Capital Territory High Court Order to recognise the Agbo Major led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Justice Bello Kawu of the FCT high Court on Tuesday, ruled that INEC should immediately recognise the Major led NNPP NWC.

In a statement by its National Secretary, Mr Ogini Olaposi, on Saturday in Lagos, the party stated that INEC should no longer delay uploading its national executives on the commission’s website.

“We hope that the current leadership in INEC will not be disobedient to valid court orders and clear judgments.

“The court restrained INEC from dealing and transacting any business with the Dr Ahmed Ajuji-led NWC members of the Kwankwasiya Movement, pending outcome of the just concluded judicial review.

“A court order was validly issued on Tuesday, March 17 by Justice Bello Kawu compelling INEC to within 72 hours, update its records to reflect the authentic national leaders of the NNPP led by its Founder and Chairman Board of Trustees, Dr Boniface Aniebonam.

The party said that It is sad and regrettable that INEC still went ahead to receive correspondence from the Ajuji, group to stay execution, in spite of the fact that INEC lawyer was in court at the time Kawu delivered his judgment.

“The notice of Appeal and Motion for Stay do not constitute an impediment to execution of lawful court orders by those to whom they are addressed, in this instance, INEC.

“No order for Stay of Execution has been granted by any court; none has been served on INEC.

“The order of Justice Bello Kawu is specific, direct, positive and compelling that INEC should within 72 hours, update and recognise the Major-led NWC and revert to the original logo of the NNPP.”

The party urged Its members to remain calm and continue with its membership drive nationwide, adding that with what has happened, the NNPP is now sure of fully participating in the 2027 general elections.

It, however, reiterated that members, who were expelled for anti-party activities, remain expelled but noted that those who defected to other parties would be welcomed back into the party.

“With our victory in the court, the sky is now our limit and we will do our best to make sure that the NNPP thrives in the election and other off-circle elections nationwide.” (NAN)

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