Abba Yusuf, Kwankwaso absent as NNPP elects Agbo Major national chairman

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has elected Agbo Major as its national chairman.

The convention, which was held at the RockView Hotel in Apapa, Lagos state, was reportedly attended by delegates and officers of the party at national and state levels.

Oginni Olaposi was elected as national secretary, while Felix Chukwurah holds the position of deputy national chairman for the south.

Adetoyese Omokanye is the national treasurer, Babayo Muhammed is the deputy national chairman for the north, and Abdulrasaq Abdulsallam serves as national publicity secretary.

Aisha Kade, Edward Ofomona and Omolara Johnson were also elected as national woman leader, national youth leader and national organising secretary, respectively.

In attendance were members of the party’s board of trustees (BoT), national working committee (NWC), and elective officeholders from across the nation.

Speaking at the event, Mohammed Babayo, the BoT secretary, said the party is united, focused on its vision, and committed to Nigerians’ needs.

Babayo noted that the party’s decision to move forward was unanimous, and encouraged the newly elected executives to lead with integrity.

“The task ahead is huge but with unity, hard work and clear vision, we will continue to strengthen the NNPP and position it as a true vehicle for change in Nigeria,” he added.

On his part, the newly elected chairman asked all aggrieved members of the party to return home and contribute toward its development.

“I thank all delegates present here today for this huge confidence reposed in me. I won’t take this trust for granted,” NAN quoted Major as saying.

“The NWC under me, as elected today, is poised to deliver. We are committed to repositioning our party for 2027, and this we will do vigorously.

“I urge all other elected officials at all levels to key into this new move to reposition our dear party for optimal performance.

“We will not tolerate anything short of the expected standards and benchmarks drawn to keep you on your toes.

“The national secretary will issue directives to this effect soon.”

Prominent party figures, including Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ex-presidential candidate of the party, were said to be absent at the convention.