NNPP Faction Appeals to Peace Committee Over INEC Access

A faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), previously aligned with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has filed a petition with the National Peace Committee, seeking intervention regarding the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) refusal to provide access codes for its candidate nomination portal. The petition, dated August 2, 2026, was submitted by legal counsel O.I.B.

Oyewale & Co. and addressed to Peace Committee Chairman General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd.). The NNPP faction argues that INEC's actions constitute unlawful exclusion of its candidates, threatening the democratic process.

They assert compliance with the Electoral Act 2022 and INEC guidelines, having submitted their membership register on May 9, 2026. The faction demands that INEC accept candidates from their congresses and grant access codes before the deadline.

They also call for a reconciliation meeting to resolve administrative issues. Despite ongoing court cases involving a rival faction, the NNPP insists that such litigation should not hinder legitimate candidates from participating in the elections.