Kawu, Rurum Other NNPP Mps Reject Suspension

KANO – Suspended leaders of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State have rejected their suspension by a faction loyal to Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, calling it a “fraudulent political gimmick.”

In a joint statement signed by Senator Suleiman Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila, Hon. Aliyu Sani Madakin Gini, Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum, and Hon. Sani Abdullahi Rogo, they described the move as an attempt to mislead the public.

“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,” the statement read.

They accused Kwankwaso of running the party without regard for democratic principles. They also criticized his absence at events, including the wedding of Senator Sumaila’s daughters and the convocation of Al-Istiqama University, Sumaila.

“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,” the statement added.

They dismissed Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa, who announced the suspension, as a “political puppet of Kwankwaso” with no legitimacy.

“Hashimu Dungurawa lacks any credibility to speak on NNPP matters. His so-called ‘suspension’ is nothing but a fraudulent political gimmick designed to deceive the public and distract from the monumental failures of Kwankwaso’s faction,” they said.

Citing a court ruling, they stated that Kwankwaso and his loyalists have no legal claim to the party’s leadership.

“The truth remains that the Abia High Court judgment of November 1, 2024, affirmed Dr. Boniface Aniebonam as the only legally recognized NNPP leader, expelling Kwankwaso and his loyalists,” the statement emphasized.

They urged the public to disregard the suspension and reaffirmed their commitment to the NNPP.

“We remain committed to strengthening the NNPP under its legitimate leadership and ensuring that the party serves the people, not the selfish ambitions of Kwankwaso and his cronies,” they stated