On Sunday, the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) announced the appointment of Bala Yunusa Mohammed as its new National Chairman, following the resignation of its former Chairman, Dr Ajuji Ahmed, who has joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The development was confirmed in a press statement issued in Abuja by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, who said the decision was approved by the party’s National Working Committee.

Johnson described Mohammed, a former National Organising Secretary from Kaduna State, as a seasoned administrator capable of steering the party through the evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

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He said, “The National Working Committee of the New Nigeria People’s Party is pleased to announce the election of Bala Yunusa Mohammed as our new National Chairman.

“The NNPP takes this opportunity to formally acknowledge the departure of Dr Ajuji Ahmed, who has resigned his appointment to join the African Democratic Congress.

“On behalf of our national leadership, the National Executive Committee, and our teeming members, we thank Dr Ajuji Ahmed for his dedicated service.

“We recognise the contributions he made during his tenure and sincerely wish him the very best in his future political endeavours.”

The party said the leadership transition comes at a crucial period marked by shifting alliances within opposition parties and rising political activities ahead of the next election cycle.

Expressing confidence in the new chairman, the NNPP said his emergence signals a renewed effort to strengthen party structures and improve its electoral prospects.

“Our democracy is under attack, but the NNPP remains a sanctuary for the hopes of the common man. Under the leadership of Honourable Bala, we are not just preparing for an election; we are preparing to salvage a nation.

“We have absolute confidence that our new chairman will steer this great party through these turbulent waters with integrity and courage. His emergence signals a unified front against the forces of regression and a renewed vigour to offer Nigerians the governance they truly deserve.

“We call on all party faithful and well-meaning Nigerians to rally behind the new leadership as we fortify our ranks. The journey to 2027 is a marathon, and the NNPP is now better positioned than ever to cross the finish line as the party of the people,” the statement added.