NNPP Rejects Court Order on Kano Executives Dissolution

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has reaffirmed its decision to dissolve all Kano State executives, stating that the ruling cannot be overturned by a court order. In a statement, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, said the NNPP’s National Working Committee (NWC) considers reports of a High Court in Kano State reversing the dissolution to be unsubstantiated, as the party has not been served with any court documents.

According to the reports, Justice Nasiru Saminu allegedly issued an ex‑parte order granting an interim injunction to reinstate the party’s executive committees at the state, local government, and ward levels. Johnson emphasized that the NNPP has received no formal notification of such an order, rendering it ineffective.

The party’s leadership views the purported court reversal as an overreach of judicial authority, arguing that the decision to dissolve the Kano State executives is an internal matter. Johnson cited established legal precedents and Supreme Court rulings that consistently hold political party affairs to be non‑justiciable and outside the jurisdiction of the courts.

The NNPP has warned that, should the court order be confirmed, it will take firm legal measures to challenge it, describing the order as illegal and an abuse of the court process. This stance is supported by Supreme Court precedent, which affirms that political parties have autonomy over their internal affairs without judicial interference.

Consequently, the NNPP’s decision to dissolve its Kano State executives at all levels remains in effect. The party stresses its commitment to upholding its constitutional provisions and internal decisions while respecting the rule of law and the judiciary’s role in resolving disputes. As the situation develops, the NNPP is likely to continue asserting its position, potentially leading to further legal developments and clarification on the matter.