The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has rejected claims that it has joined any political coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning political parties and aspirants against dealing with individuals it described as “impostors” claiming to represent the party.
The party’s Founder and Chairman of its Board of Trustees, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, raised the concern in a statement, alleging that some expelled members had been posing as have been parading themselves as leaders of the party with an intent to extort money from unsuspecting political parties and candidates,” An NNPP leaders and entering into political arrangements without the party’s approval.
“It has come to the knowledge of the NNPP leadership that certain individuals who have been expelled from our fold have been parading themselves as leaders of the party with an intent to extort money from unsuspecting political parties and candidates,” Aniebonam alleged.
He advised political parties, aspirants and other political actors seeking to engage with the NNPP ahead of the 2027 elections to verify that they were dealing with duly authorised representatives.
According to him, “Anyone who had allegedly paid money to unauthorised persons in the belief that such payments were for nomination or political alliance should seekitions or political parties who may have been duped should go back to the impostors for a refund of their money paid as contestants’ fees or for redress from those involved.
“All contestants, coalitions or political parties who may have been duped should go back to the impostors for a refund of their money paid as contestants’ fees or for alliance.
“The authentic NNPP with the basket of fruits logo is not a member of any coalition. It stands to reason that, as a national political party, we arePP also distanced itself from the G-100 coalition. Its National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major, doubt, the following people independent.”
The statement comes amid ongoing consultations and political realignments among political parties and politicians ahead of the 2027 elections.
Earlier this month, the NNPP also distanced itself from the G-100 coalition. Its National Chairman, Dr Agbo Major, said the party was still reviewing its options before taking a definitive position on its next political move.
Aniebonam, however, said the party could still consider strategic alliances if necessary.
“The NNPP will announce certain decisions with regard to strategic alliances with any of the political parties for purposes of the 2027 general elections if there is a need to,” he said.
Aniebonam also listed the officials authorised to speak and make decisions on behalf of the party.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the following people have the mandate of NNPP as the authentic leaders to speak and take informed decisions on behalf of the party,” he stated.
He identified himself as the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, while naming Dr Agbo Gilbert Major as National Chairman, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday as National Secretary and Prince Omokanye Adetoyese as National Treasurer.
The party’s current website also identifies Aniebonam as Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Major as National Chairman, Oginni as National Secretary and Omokanye as National Treasurer.
Aniebonam urged political parties, aspirants and other interested stakeholders to exercise caution ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing that any negotiations involving the NNPP must be authorised by its recognised leadership.