NNPP Restores Logo on INEC Portal, Starts Candidate Uploads

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has secured a legal victory restoring its original party logo on the national electoral commission's portal and has begun submitting candidates for the 2027 general elections, even as its leadership publicly accused a former presidential candidate of using the party for personal gain. The developments, announced by National Chairman Agbo Major during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, mark a significant step in resolving a prolonged internal leadership dispute.

Major stated that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has updated its portal to display the NNPP's recognized symbol, the "Basket of Fruits on the Nigerian Map," replacing a disputed logo. He described the restoration as a victory for the rule of law and confirmation of the legitimacy of the National Working Committee led by him and the party's founder, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam. This follows a court order from Justice Bello Kawu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court directing INEC to recognize Major's faction and restore the original logo.

Despite the compliance, Major announced plans to file a 10 billion naira lawsuit against INEC, alleging the...