The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) chapter in Kano State has rejected accusations by federal lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa that he was expelled from the party without a fair hearing. Jibrin, who represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, claimed the party denied him the opportunity to defend himself before making the decision.
Alhaji Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa, the NNPP chairman in Kano, responded that Jibrin’s public declaration of his willingness to leave the party and his refusal to support the party’s presidential candidate made a fair hearing unnecessary. Dungurawa argued that a politician who has openly distanced himself from his party and its candidate does not deserve further consideration, stating that listening to Jibrin again would be a waste of time given his prior statements. He affirmed that Jibrin’s expulsion stands and that the Kano chapter will not revisit the matter.
The dispute arises amid an ongoing struggle within the NNPP over which faction is authentic. Dungurawa dismissed the group using the fruits‑and‑vegetables logo, reaffirming that the faction with the book‑and‑academic‑regalia logo is the legally recognized NNPP. The legitimacy of Dungurawa’s faction was reportedly confirmed by the attendance of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at their recent national meeting in Abuja.
Internal conflicts have plagued the NNPP, with rival factions vying for recognition. These dynamics have significant implications for Nigeria’s political landscape, especially as the country approaches future elections. The clash between Jibrin and the Kano chapter highlights the challenges political parties face in Nigeria, where internal disputes and factionalism can have far‑reaching consequences. Resolving such disputes will be crucial for determining the trajectory of individual parties and the broader political environment, and the NNPP must address its internal divisions to present a united front in upcoming electoral contests.
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