The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has strongly condemned the recent visit of its former presidential candidate, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, describing it as a “deceptive ploy” aimed at destabilizing the party.
This development comes on the heels of a deepening crisis within the party, which has seen Kwankwaso, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, and Kwankwasiya group members expelled.
At an emergency meeting held at Rockview Hotel in Lagos, the NNPP National Working Committee (NWC) accused Kwankwaso of attempting to hijack the party for personal gain, contrary to the principles of democracy ¹. The NWC emphasized that Kwankwaso’s grievances with a recent Abia State High Court ruling should be addressed through legal means, rather than political maneuvering.
*Key Points:*
– _Expulsion:_ Kwankwaso and his group members were expelled from the party for alleged anti-party activities.
– _Court Ruling:_ The Abia State High Court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to transfer the party’s administration to the Board of Trustees, led by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam.
– _Warning to Otti:_ The NWC urged Governor Otti to avoid involvement in the NNPP’s internal affairs and warned against Kwankwaso’s attempts to destabilize the party.
The NWC reaffirmed Dr. Aniebonam’s position as the chairman of the Board of Trustees and NNPP founder, insisting that Kwankwaso and his group remained expelled. “For the avoidance of doubt, INEC alone has the locus standi to appeal the court’s compelling order. Kwankwaso and his group’s expulsion is final, restoring peace within the party,” the statement concluded.
