A political group, Team New Nigeria (TNN), revealed on Sunday its intention to break away from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and establish a new political party with the goal of unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
During the inauguration of a harmonization committee in Kano to oversee the party’s registration, TNN’s National President, Modibbo Yakubun Farakwai, explained that the decision to part ways with the APC was driven by what he described as the failure of Tinubu’s administration to meet the needs of Nigerians.
Farakwai disclosed that the group had already approached the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to begin the registration process for their new party.
“We have submitted the name, logo, constitution, manifesto, and flag of our party to INEC, and we are now awaiting approval to formalize Team New Nigeria as a registered political party,” he said.
Reflecting on their past support for the APC, Farakwai expressed regret over the group’s involvement in helping the party secure victory in the 2015 elections.
“We were part of the 2015 arrangement to ensure APC’s victory. Today, we deeply regret that decision,” he said, criticizing the APC’s handling of key national issues such as security, poverty, unemployment, and the deteriorating state of infrastructure.
“The country is on the brink of collapse, and it’s time for a change.”
Farakwai also took aim at President Tinubu’s administration, stating that Nigeria is “broken,” with nothing functioning as it should.
He called for a shift away from the current political culture, advocating for a new system of governance based on true democracy and effective leadership.
In line with this vision, TNN has started organizing nationwide rallies to engage Nigerians about their plans for the future of the country.
“We are here to revive the hope that the APC destroyed in 2015. By 2027, we will take over the government and lead Nigeria to a future free from poverty and injustice,” Farakwai said, emphasizing the party’s large base of supporters, which includes over 26 million registered members.
The TNN leader also called on INEC to remain impartial in its role and highlighted the need for stronger measures to fight corruption.
“There must be severe punishment, including the death penalty, for leaders who steal public funds. This will ensure accountability and help set Nigeria on the right path,” he stated.
