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

Justice Bello Kawu, on Tuesday, March 17, ruled that INEC should immediately recognise the Major-led NNPP NWC.

In a statement on Saturday by its national secretary, Ogini Olaposi, the party said INEC should no longer delay uploading its national executives to 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 the 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 of the Board of Trustees, Dr Boniface Aniebonam,” NNPP said.

The party said it is sad and regrettable that INEC still went ahead to receive correspondence from the Ajuji group seeking a stay of execution, despite the fact that the INEC lawyer was in court when Mr 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,” it said.

The party urged its members to remain calm and continue its nationwide membership drive, adding that, given 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-cycle elections nationwide,” the party said.

(NAN)