The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has announced plans to select its candidates for the 2027 general elections through a consensus arrangement rather than traditional primary elections.
The party also declared that all previously expelled members have been pardoned and are free to return.
Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Boniface Aniebonam, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lagos. He said the decision followed extensive internal consultations aimed at preventing disputes that often sideline credible candidates before general elections.
According to Aniebonam, the party seeks to prioritise candidates with broad support and strong electoral prospects, rather than those who emerge through financially driven contests.
He added that the NNPP is open to new members who share its vision for national development and are willing to participate in its political process. As part of efforts to promote inclusiveness, he noted that women aspirants will enjoy concessions, as they will only be required to pay minimal administrative charges instead of full nomination fees.
The party also reaffirmed its earlier decision to grant automatic tickets to its elected officials across all levels for the 2027 elections, describing the policy as consistent with resolutions reached at its convention in Lagos.
On reconciliation efforts, Aniebonam said the party has resolved to forgive members expelled during previous internal crises and legal disputes. He explained that many of those affected acted under the influence of misinformation and internal disagreements at the time.
He stated that returning members must report to the current leadership under the National Working Committee led by Agbo Major and are expected to demonstrate loyalty and adherence to party rules. He added that all returnees would undergo a screening process, with final decisions subject to approval by national party leaders.
Aniebonam further assured members that the party would continue to operate in line with existing court judgments and internal regulations. He urged stakeholders not to be concerned about delays in updates from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing that legal rulings in favour of the party remain valid.
He also advised prospective and returning members to formally resign from any other political party before joining the NNPP, in compliance with electoral laws prohibiting dual membership. According to him, such resignations must be properly documented to avoid complications during the electoral process.
