The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP Boniface Aniebonam says the party will adopt consensus in deciding its candidates for the 2027 general elections.
Aniebonam, who is also the Chairman, Board of Trustees of the party said the NNPP has pardoned all expelled members and would re-admit them into its fold.
He made this known in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.
According to him, it is an established fact that some primary elections in Nigeria have denied very credible candidates from participating in the general elections to test their popularity.
“We shall avoid this scenario in accordance with our resolutions during our last convention in Lagos to adopt the principles of consensus candidates to bring out our best candidates rather than money politics .
“Under the circumstances, Nigerians who are committed to the ideals of a new Nigeria, who may not want to waste their resources on primary elections and has the capacity to undertake effective campaign for the general election should come forward.
“In-particular are the women who shall enjoy free nomination fee shall pay only administrative cost as a commitment and loyalty to the NNPP.
” Aside from our elected members in their various states that are entitled to automatic tickets, the tickets for presidential and other elective positions are open for contest but the best person will be picked via consensus.” Aniebonam stated.
According to the NNPP founder, the party in its last convention in Lagos, promised automatic tickets for all its elected members in the executive positions and legislative arms of government for the 2027 general elections.
“The party have not shifted its position on that despite the misdemeanours of some members ,” Aniebonam stated.
Speaking on the pardon for suspended members, the NNPP founder recalled that in the wake of internal wranglings and litigations that hit the party, it expelled some members for anti party activities.
“By virtue of the inherent powers conferred upon me by the NNPP constitution as the founder and chairman, board of trustees in council, I hereby declare a general pardon for all members who have acted unconstitutionally due to the unmerited influence of certain individuals in the past.
“It is constitutional for the founder and chairman, board of trustees of NNPP to call any member of the party in contravention of its constitutional provisions to order.
“Accordingly, all members of our great party who were deceived by the defunct National Working Committee (NWC) are at liberty to return to the family.
“However, all concerned shall report to the NWC under Dr Agbo Major to pledge allegiance and loyalty to the party going forward.”
He pointed out that under the circumstances, those , who might have defected to other parties due to the escalated court cases could still return immediately to beat the time limit of the new Electoral Act and Electoral Guidelines released by INEC.
“It shall be the duty of the leadership of the Screening Committee in consultation with the National Chairman and Secretary General of the party to give their consent before an acceptance is granted to expelled members. This is to ensure safety and peace of the happy family
“The founder and chairman, board of trustees shall continue to oversee and supervise the proper administration and management of our party in accordance with the judgment of the Appeal Court, Owerri.
“Politicians, who want to participate in our journey for a new Nigeria of our dreams are equally invited to join within the time frame.
The Board urges members not to be worried about the delay of INEC to upload our elected NWC members and the original logo to the national server of INEC.
The order of the court stands to upload our NWC members is extant and supreme
He urged incoming members to ensure proper resignation from whichever party they might have registered for so as not to run foul of the Electoral act, which does not permit dual membership of political parties.
“All new members must ensure that their resignation are properly documented and withdrawn both manually and electronically.” he added.
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