THE New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) Friday announced modifications to its constitution, leading to updates in its slogan, logo, and flag.
The party’s National Chairman, Dr Ajuji Ahmed, discussed these changes during the official unveiling of the new logo, flag, and slogan in Abuja.
The redesigned logo, which will appear on ballot papers for all future elections in Nigeria starting in November, was presented to the Nigerian media following approval from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
However, due to logistical issues, INEC will continue using the old logo for the off-season gubernatorial election in Edo State on 21 September 2024, and the upcoming re-run election in Kano State.
The new logo will make its debut on ballot papers during the off-season gubernatorial election in Ondo State on 16 November 2024.
Dr Ahmed elaborated on the necessity for these changes, stating: “Our experience in the last general elections showed that the old logo, with its multiple colours, posed significant challenges in producing the ballot papers. This confused our voters, as the old logo often appeared unclear on ballots nationwide.”
Speaking further, Dr Ajuji Ahmed said: “As a forward-thinking party, we chose not to assign blame or challenge the issue in tribunals. Instead, we engaged in extensive dialogue and consultations both within and outside the party, which led us to this decision.”
Dr Ahmed also urged all State Independent Electoral Commissions (SIECs) to acknowledge and incorporate the new logo in ballot papers for local government elections across the federation.
The NNPP made a marginal impact for the first time in the nation’s electoral process during the last general election as it was able to deliver the Kano State governorship seat as well as a number of seats in the legislative assemblies at the federal and state levels.
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