The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has reaffirmed the dissolution of its Kano State executives at all levels, stating that the decision cannot be reversed by a court order. According to a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, the NNPP’s National Working Committee (NWC) regards reports of a High Court in Kano State reversing the dissolution as unsubstantiated, as the party has not been served with any court documents.
The reported court decision, allegedly made by Justice Nasiru Saminu via an ex-parte order, granted an interim injunction to reinstate the party’s executive committees at the state, local government, and ward levels. However, Johnson emphasized that the NNPP has not received any formal notification of the court order, rendering it ineffective.
The party’s leadership views the purported court reversal as an overreach of judicial authority, as the decision to dissolve the Kano State executives was an internal affair of the party. Johnson cited established legal precedents and Supreme Court rulings, which have consistently held that political party affairs are non-justiciable, being internal matters that fall outside the jurisdiction of the courts.
The NNPP has stated that if the court order is confirmed, it will take firm legal measures to challenge the decision, as it would be an illegality and an abuse of court process. The party’s position is supported by the Supreme Court’s precedent, which has ruled that political parties have the autonomy to manage their internal affairs without judicial interference.
In this context, the NNPP’s decision to dissolve its Kano State executives at all levels remains in effect. The party has emphasized its commitment to upholding its constitutional provisions and internal decisions, while also respecting the rule of law and the judiciary’s role in resolving disputes. As the situation unfolds, the NNPP is likely to continue to assert its position, potentially leading to further legal developments and clarification on the matter.
