The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has declared Dr. Ajuji Ahmed as its new acting national chairman.
The announcement was made through a statement released on Tuesday by the party’s national publicity secretary, Yakubu Shendam.
Dr. Ahmed succeeds Alhaji Abba Kawu Ali, who stepped down from his role during the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting of the party, also held on Tuesday.
The resignation of Alhaji Ali came after recommendations from his personal physician, leading to the appointment of Dr. Ahmed.
“Dr. Ajuji Ahmed has been elected as the new Acting National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), following the resignation of Abba Kawu Ali,” the statement read.
“Abba Kawu Ali, during the National Working Committee (NWC) meeting at the National Headquarters of the Party, 11 Mahatma Gandhi Street Area 11, Abuja, said his decision to resign as the Ag. national chairman was based on advice from his personal Physician.
“This prompted a motion for the nomination of a New Acting National Chairman, and the choice of Dr. Ajuji Ahmed was unanimously supported by all members of the NWC.”
