Founder, New Nigeria Peoples Party, Dr Boniface Aniebonam.
The Founder of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Dr Boniface Aniebonam, says the party will soon announce a frontline presidential candidate it will adopt for the 2027 presidential election.
Aniebonam disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.
He explained that due to prolonged litigation over the party’s leadership, it did not have enough time to process a presidential candidate who could match frontline candidates in some political parties.
“Indeed, INEC recognised the NNPP led by Dr Agbo Major as the National Chairman, but the time was short from the recognition to getting a candidate for the party.
“We had a placement holder while shopping for an authentic presidential candidate with character and capacity for the 2027 election.
“The NNPP is firm with its manifesto and requirements for a presidential candidate. We made a mistake with Kwankwaso in 2023 and do not want to repeat it.
“The NNPP is not desperate to rule Nigeria at all costs. We believe that God has the final say and that the Almighty decides who can lead a nation, hence our stance on politics not being a do-or-die affair.”
The NNPP founder said that the party leadership nationwide would be meeting soon to finalise the adoption arrangement and make it known to Nigerians.
“The one thing that is sacrosanct is that we will adopt a candidate who we believe is best for Nigeria and Nigerians.”
He said that members of the party, maritime practitioners, shippers and other critical stakeholders in the maritime transport and logistics businesses would also have a say in choosing the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Aniebonam said that the NNPP contest for other elective political positions is non-negotiable, noting that its candidates nationwide are still in the race.
“For now, the only position we will no longer be contesting for is the presidency. By 2031, we will have a presidential candidate to compete favourably with other political parties,” he added.
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