NNPP Backs Bala Yunusa Mohammed Leadership as INEC Verification Ends Internal Crisis Claims

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has declared a fresh consolidation of power under its National Working Committee led by Bala Yunusa Mohammed after completing a nationwide verification exercise supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party says the process has settled lingering internal disputes and reinforced its current leadership structure.

The exercise, carried out under INEC’s regulatory oversight, reviewed the NNPP’s membership database, administrative records, and organisational structure across the country. Party officials describe the outcome as a clean validation of its operations ahead of the 2027 political cycle.

In a strongly worded statement, the NNPP insisted that the verification exercise has “put to rest” claims by expelled members challenging the legitimacy of the Bala Yunusa Mohammed-led leadership. It described those claims as attempts to create confusion within the party’s ranks.

The party also accused its former members of trying to disrupt INEC’s administrative checks at its headquarters, adding that such efforts failed and instead strengthened the recognition of the current leadership structure. It maintained that the electoral body carried out its duties without obstruction.

Legal disputes within the party also featured prominently in its reaction. NNPP dismissed ongoing court references by expelled members, arguing that earlier judgments cited against it were flawed and did not reflect full case facts. It further claimed that a prior Federal High Court ruling in Abuja had already clarified the status of those involved.

According to the statement, the party is preparing to escalate its legal battle to the Supreme Court, insisting that all misleading interpretations of earlier rulings will be addressed at the highest judicial level. It maintained confidence that the courts would ultimately affirm its position.

Beyond the legal and administrative battles, the NNPP said it is now focused on rebuilding and expanding its grassroots base nationwide. The party confirmed it has submitted its timetable for internal primaries to INEC, with major elective positions scheduled for May 26, 2026, using the consensus model across all wards.

Looking ahead, the NNPP urged Nigerians—including youths, women, and professionals—to register with the party across all wards in the country. It said it is repositioning itself as a “grassroots-driven movement” ahead of the 2027 general elections, while insisting its internal structure is now more stable and united than ever.