{
  "id": 18310871,
  "title": "NNPP Disowns Alleged Withdrawal of Oyo Guber Candidate, Insists on Adedapo as Flagbearer",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/nnpp-disowns-alleged-withdrawal-of-oyo-guber-candidate-insists-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T12:54:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/05/nnpp-disowns-alleged-withdrawal-of-oyo-guber-candidate-insists-on-adedapo-as-flagbearer/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has rejected claims that it withdrew its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in Oyo State, stating that their candidates, Mr. Adebiyi Adedapo and Alhaja Muibat Folasade Durojaiye, remain officially nominated. The party made its stance clear in a formal petition to the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), denying any unauthorized attempts to change the names of its candidates through dubious letters, affidavits, or signatures. The petition, signed by NNPP National Secretary Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday, asserts that the party leadership, led by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, did not give permission or endorse any changes to its candidate nominations in Oyo State. The NNPP expressed worry over reports of Adedapo and Durojaiye's supposed withdrawal, pointing out that the accompanying documents raised doubts about their legitimacy and proper authorization. The party does not accept any withdrawn documents or affidavits connected to its candidates unless their authenticity, proper execution, and compliance with the Electoral Act are proven. NNPP also firmly denied any authorization for forging or falsifying the candidates' signatures, emphasizing that any accusations of fraudulent representation must be investigated and responsibility determined fairly and legally. The party warned that no individual or group should misuse the NNPP’s name to alter its candidates' records at INEC. It urged INEC to uphold its existing nomination records, reject any forged or improperly authorized documents, and keep its duly nominated candidates until the matter is legally resolved. The NNPP also requested INEC to investigate the circumstances of the alleged withdrawal letters and affidavits, especially if the documents were genuinely signed by the candidates and the proper legal procedures were followed. They asked the commission to refer any proof of forgery, perjury, fraud, or other criminal actions found during the investigation to the proper law-enforcement and prosecuting bodies. The NNPP insisted that Adebiyi Adedapo and Muibat Folasade Durojaiye be kept in INEC's records as the party’s governorship and deputy governorship candidates in Oyo State, pending the verification of the relevant nomination documents and legal requirements. The party insisted on protecting the integrity of its nomination process from attempts to manipulate its records through fake signatures, false affidavits, or unauthorized withdrawal letters. It expressed confidence that INEC would handle the petition with the gravity it deserves and take the necessary steps to uphold the law and maintain the credibility of the electoral process.",
  "summary": "The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has disowned the purported withdrawal of its governorship and deputy governorship candidates in Oyo State, insisting that Mr. Adebiyi Adedapo remains its authentic governorship",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}