The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has dismissed reports suggesting that lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin was expelled from the party, describing the announcement as invalid and without authority.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s National Secretary, Oginni Sunday, condemned the declaration, insisting it was made by individuals who are no longer recognized as members of the party. He explained that the pronouncement came from Hashim Dungurawa, a former Kano State chairman of the NNPP, who, according to the party, had earlier been removed and therefore lacked any right to speak on its behalf.
Sunday cited rulings from the Federal Capital Territory High Court and an Abia State High Court delivered earlier this year, stressing that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and others aligned with him had already been expelled and could not legally take actions on behalf of the NNPP. He described the announcement against Jibrin as nothing more than “a baseless move designed to mislead the public.”
According to the NNPP, the issue was fueled by Jibrin’s refusal to align with the Kwankwasiyya faction of the party, which allegedly sought to undermine him for political reasons. Sunday warned that Governor Abba Yusuf’s continued loyalty to Kwankwaso could weaken the NNPP’s chances in Kano ahead of the 2027 governorship election. He advised the governor to reconcile with the party’s founding leadership if he wishes to secure future political success.
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Reacting to the controversy, Jibrin said he was shocked by the purported expulsion and argued that he was not given a fair hearing. He explained that the interview he granted in both English and Hausa, which was cited as grounds for the action, did not breach any party rules. He maintained that even in military rule, an accused person is usually given an opportunity to defend themselves.
On allegations that he had failed to meet financial obligations to the NNPP, Jibrin strongly denied defaulting. He urged the party to provide an invoice for any outstanding dues, which he promised to settle promptly. The lawmaker also expressed disappointment with what he described as the party’s lack of respect for the contributions of its members, noting that such internal conflicts were damaging to unity and credibility.
Jibrin, a former Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group and an influential Kano politician, has played a key role in building relationships across Nigeria’s political spectrum. The latest controversy highlights ongoing divisions within the NNPP as it struggles to balance internal loyalty with broader political ambitions ahead of the next general elections.
