Kano: NNPP leaders reject suspension by Kwankwaso-backed faction 

The three federal lawmakers suspended by Hashim Dungurawa- led New Nigeria People Party (NNPP), Monday described their suspension as illegal and unconstitutional.

A statement jointly signed by Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Aliyu Sani Madakin Gini, Kabiru Alhassan Rurum and Sani Abdullahi Rogo said the suspension cannot hold.

The statement reads: “Politics should be about service, integrity, and development, not a tool for vendetta and dictatorship. Unfortunately, in Kano state, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has turned the NNPP into his personal empire, one that disregards party unity, democratic principles, and even basic courtesy.

“His refusal to attend the wedding of Senator Suleiman Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila’s daughters and the convocation of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila, despite formal invitations, exposes his deep-seated political insecurity.

“His deliberate absence, especially in the presence of APC national chairman, Dr. Abdullahahi Umar Ganduje, Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, former governor Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, and other national figures, was a petty and calculated attempt to undermine political opponents.

“Yet, rather than focusing on governance or building the party, Kwankwaso has weaponized division and manipulation.

His failed grip on the NNPP is evident in his endorsement of Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa and his illegitimate faction—now resorting to laughable tactics like issuing a baseless “suspension” of party leaders.

“This reckless move is not just illegal; it is a desperate act by a faction that has already been expelled from the NNPP and holds no authority whatsoever.”