NNPP Takes Legal Action Against INEC and 45 Lawmakers

The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has initiated legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and 45 lawmakers in the Federal High Court in Abuja. The lawsuit addresses the alleged defection of lawmakers elected on the NNPP platform during the 2023 general elections, who reportedly joined other political parties without completing the necessary resignation procedures.

The NNPP's counsel, Lex Firma LP, filed the suit seeking judicial interpretation of constitutional provisions related to the defection of elected legislators. The party claims that these lawmakers, including members from the Kano State House of Assembly, the House of Representatives, and the Senate, abandoned the NNPP while still holding their legislative seats.

The NNPP has raised concerns about the legality of these lawmakers' nominations for the 2027 elections, as some have been listed by INEC as candidates for other parties. The party argues that the defections violate statutory provisions and occurred without clearance from its Board of Trustees, citing specific articles from its constitution and relevant court judgments.