ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OF NNPP INTERNAL LEADERSHIP CRISIS REPORT-- Ai

 AI Overview on NNPP

Based on recent legal developments, the internal dispute within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) regarding legitimacy has seen conflicting court orders in 2025, but the Agbo Gilbert Major-led faction has secured significant, recent legal victories affirming their position as the legitimate leadership. 


Here is the breakdown of the current legal standing as of early 2026:

Who Has the Legal Ace?

The Agbo Gilbert Major-led faction, often referred to as the camp loyal to the NNPP founder Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, appears to have the upper hand legally based on recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court orders. 

November 2025 Rulings: Justice Bello Kawu of the FCT High Court in Abuja issued orders restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognizing or dealing with any faction of the NNPP other than the leadership headed by Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major.

Previous Rulings: In April 2025, an FCT High Court dismissed a suit by the faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso (led by Ajuji Ahmed) that challenged the legitimacy of the Major-led leadership. 

The Conflict: Major (Founder) vs. Ahmed (Kwankwaso) 

The NNPP is divided between two major factions: 

The Agbo Major Faction (Founder's Camp): Claims to be the original, rightful leadership, often supported by court rulings validating their conventions and the expulsion of the opposing group.

The Ajuji Ahmed Faction (Kwankwaso Camp): Supported by Rabiu Kwankwaso, this faction has maintained that it is the one recognized by INEC and that the expulsion of the founder's group is valid. 

Key Legal Turning Points

Nov 25 & 27, 2025 (FCT High Court): The court granted the Agbo Major-led NNPP leave to apply for a judicial review by way of mandamus, which acts as a stay on any contrary action by INEC.

April 1, 2025 (Abia State High Court): Upheld the legitimacy of the NNPP's leadership under Dr. Boniface Aniebonam.

The "Internal Affair" Argument: In April 2025, a High Court declined jurisdiction in a suit by the Kwankwaso faction, describing the leadership dispute as an "internal affair" of the party, which has generally left the previous status quo (Major's leadership) standing in that context. 

Current Status (January 2026)

Despite the court orders favoring the Major-led faction, the situation remains fluid, as the Kwankwaso- backed faction has claimed to hold a national convention and maintain support from key political figures in Kano. 

However, legally, the Agbo Major/Aniebonam group has the most recent favorable court orders and has been active in urging INEC to comply with these rulings. 

Note: This information is based on reports up to January 17, 2026.

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