The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) seeking compliance with the FCT Federal High Court judgement.

The party in the letter by its Solicitor, Lex Firma LP, questioned why the electoral umpire has refused to comply with the judgement nor communicate with its client.

It said: “We refer to our letter dated 24th March 2026 on the above subject, wherein we conveyed the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory delivered on 17th March 2026 and formally demanded compliance therewith.

“Regrettably, despite the clear and unambiguous orders of the Court mandating compliance within 72 hours, more than three (3) weeks have elapsed without any response whatsoever from the Commission.

“No steps have been taken to comply with the subsisting judgment, nor has any formal communication been issued to our client explaining the Commission’s position.

“A certified true copy of the judgment is annexed again for clarity and ease of reference.

“This situation is particularly worrisome in light of the very public decampment of Dr Ajuji Ahmed and his associates to the African Democratic Congress, together with their political leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

“It is therefore surprising that the Commission continues to withhold recognition from the authentic leadership of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), while appearing to recognise individuals who have openly decamped from the Party and who have repeatedly failed in their claims before courts of competent jurisdiction.

“Indeed, the notion that any person or authority can elect to ignore a valid and subsisting judgment of a court, or proceed to interpret such judgment from the comfort of its offices without recourse to due process, is most distressing and does not augur well for the rule of law in this country.

“This is even more untenable where the party in question was fully represented and participated in the proceedings culminating in the judgment

“It is equally troubling that the Commission, as a public body obligated to act fairly and impartially, has consistently refused to engage with our client despite the service of several letters.

“To date, no response has been received, nor has any formal invitation been extended to enable our client to understand the basis for the Commission’s continued non-compliance with the judgment of the Court.

“We must respectfully reiterate the elementary and settled position of the law that a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction remains binding on all parties until it is set aside by a superior court.

“Whatever grievances may exist in respect of such a judgment, the same must be obeyed in full, particularly in circumstances where no order of stay of execution has been granted. This principle forms the bedrock of the rule of law; any deviation therefrom risks bringing the entire administration of justice into disrepute.

“This issue assumes even greater urgency having regard to the Commission’s own electoral timetable, under which political activities are fast approaching a critical stage.

“Continued delay in compliance may result in the disenfranchisement of thousands of supporters of the Party, an outcome which would be both unjust and avoidable.

“Notwithstanding the foregoing, our client remains confident in the authority of the courts to enforce their decisions, irrespective of any delay occasioned by the Commission.

“Without prejudice to the above, and in the spirit of amicable engagement, we hereby formally request a meeting between representatives of the Commission (including the Chairman and the Legal Department) and officials of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the NNPP, together with their legal counsel, to discuss and resolve the issues surrounding the Commission’s non-compliance with the judgment of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory.

“We trust that this engagement will provide an opportunity for constructive dialogue and an amicable resolution of the present impasse. Kindly indicate a convenient date and time for the proposed meeting at your earliest convenience.”