2027 elections: We won’t field presidential candidate – NNPP

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said it will not present a presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, opting instead to explore alliances with other political parties.
The party made this known during its 11th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Saturday.

Speaking at the meeting, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Bala Mohammed, said the decision was taken in the interest of the country and the need to support a credible candidate capable of addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

“We are not going to have a presidential candidate in our party, but we are open to an alliance,” he said.

According to him, the party would carefully assess candidates presented by other political parties before deciding who to support.

“It is not compulsory to field a presidential candidate just for the sake of it. We need to see those who have emerged from other political parties and determine whether they are credible, qualified and capable of leading Nigeria,” he added.

Mohammed explained that the current situation in the country requires political parties to work together rather than compete unnecessarily.

On speculations that the party may align with the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), he said no decision has been taken, stressing that the NNPP remains open to working with any party whose ideology aligns with its own.

“As of 2023, the presidential candidate we fielded was the most qualified and credible, but he has since left our party. We wish him all the best,” he said.

He noted that the absence of a candidate of similar standing within the party also influenced the decision not to field a presidential aspirant in 2027.

Meanwhile, the NEC also ratified Mohammed’s appointment as Acting National Chairman following the resignation of the former chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, who recently defected to another party.

The party also confirmed the appointment of acting state chairmen for Ogun, Delta, Nasarawa and Cross River States.