‎By Ahmed Akanbi

‎The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has uploaded a placeholder presidential candidate on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal ahead of the 2027 general elections.

‎The party said on Tuesday that the move was done in compliance with electoral guidelines.

‎NNPP also announced that its original logo had been restored on the INEC portal.

‎The party described the development as a victory in its prolonged leadership crisis and confirmation of the legitimacy of the National Working Committee led by National Chairman, Dr Major Agbo.

‎NNPP has been embroiled in a factional dispute, with rival groups laying claim to its leadership, identity and control of party structures ahead of 2027.

‎The tussle also extended to the party’s logo and management of its affairs.

‎Addressing journalists in Abuja, Agbo said INEC had replaced what he called the party’s “fake” logo with its original emblem.

‎”We are pleased to formally announce that the logo and identity of our party have been fully restored by INEC. Our dear and very cherished ‘Basket of Fruits on Nigerian Map’ is now back on the INEC portal,” he said.

‎Agbo said the restoration reaffirms the legal and institutional integrity of the NNPP and strengthens the party’s determination to build a formidable platform for national renewal.

‎”I urge everybody to visit the INEC portal and see that the previous fake logo has been pulled down and replaced with the original logo of our great party,” he stated.

‎According to him, “It therefore stands to reason that all the failed hijackers have been defeated totally, to serve as a warning to shameless politicians who are in the habit of reaping where they did not sow.”