NNPP Rejects Withdrawal of Oyo Governorship Candidates, Stands by Adedapo

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has firmly rejected claims that its candidates for governor and deputy governor in Oyo State have withdrawn from the race. The party maintains that Mr. Adebiyi Adedapo and Alhaja Muibat Folasade Durojaiye are still its official candidates.

In a formal letter to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the NNPP expressed concerns about unauthorized attempts to change its candidates’ names using disputed letters and signatures. The letter was signed by the party’s National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday.

The NNPP stated that its leadership, led by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, did not authorize any changes to the nominations. The party is particularly worried about the alleged use of forged signatures related to the withdrawal claims.

The party declared that it will not recognize any withdrawal documents unless their authenticity is verified. It emphasized that any allegations of forgery should be thoroughly investigated, and those responsible must be held accountable.

Furthermore, the NNPP warned against using fraudulent documents to disrupt its nomination process. It urged INEC to reject any documents that are found to be forged or improperly submitted and to keep the current candidates’ names unchanged until the matter is resolved legally.

The party also called for a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged withdrawal of its candidates. It insists that any manipulation of its candidates’ identities through false documents should be dealt with swiftly and fairly.

In conclusion, the NNPP reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining the integrity of its nomination process and requested that INEC preserve the names of Adebiyi Adedapo and Alhaja Muibat Folasade Durojaiye as its candidates for the upcoming election.