The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has again written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding immediate compliance with a subsisting court judgment and requesting a meeting to address what it described as continued non-compliance by the Commission.
In a letter dated April 13, 2026, addressed to the INEC Chairman and copied to the Director of Legal, the party, through its solicitors, Lex Firma LP, expressed concern that more than three weeks after a Federal Capital Territory High Court ruling, the Commission had yet to act.
The NNPP recalled that it had earlier written to INEC on March 24, 2026, conveying the judgment delivered on March 17, 2026, and demanding compliance within 72 hours, in line with the court’s directive.
“Despite the clear and unambiguous orders of the Court mandating compliance within 72 hours, more than three weeks have elapsed without any response whatsoever from the Commission,” the letter stated.
The party noted that no steps had been taken to implement the judgment, nor had any formal communication been issued explaining INEC’s position.
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The situation, the NNPP said, is particularly troubling in light of the “very public decampment” of Dr. Ajuji Ahmed and his associates to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alongside Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
“It is surprising that the Commission continues to withhold recognition from the authentic leadership of the NNPP, while appearing to recognise individuals who have openly decamped from the Party and whose claims have failed before courts of competent jurisdiction,” the letter added.
The party further warned that disregard for judicial authority could undermine the rule of law, stressing that court judgments remain binding until set aside by a higher court.
It also criticised INEC for failing to engage the party despite multiple correspondences, noting that no response or invitation for dialogue has been received.
The NNPP cautioned that continued delay in compliance could have electoral consequences, including the potential disenfranchisement of its supporters.
As part of efforts to resolve the impasse, the party formally requested a meeting between INEC officials and members of its National Working Committee, expressing hope that dialogue would lead to an amicable resolution.
The party urged the Commission to indicate a convenient date for the proposed engagement.
