The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has reiterated its stance that Rabiu Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiyya faction remain expelled from the party.
At a press conference held in Abuja on Friday, NNPP National Chairman Agbo Major cautioned Kwankwaso and his supporters against engaging in blackmail and disruptive activities aimed at destabilizing the party.
Major accused the Kwankwasiyya group of writing to the Speaker of the House of Representatives to replace the Deputy Minority Leader, Aliyu Madaki, with someone not recognized by the party.
He described this as an act of ignorance concerning the internal processes of the National Assembly.
“They have left the party but continue to undermine our National Assembly caucus. Their actions are a desperate attempt to disrupt the party’s operations,” Major stated.
The NNPP Chairman expressed concerns about the potential for unrest, urging security agencies, especially in Kano State, to monitor and prevent any actions that might threaten public peace.
He warned that the Kwankwasiyya group is known for its reckless behavior and illegal activities.
“Security agencies must step in to ensure that the rule of law is upheld, especially after the recent court judgment that affirmed their expulsion from the party,” Major said.
He also disclosed that petitions have been filed with security agencies against key members of the Kwankwasiyya group, including Senator Kwankwaso and Buba Galadima, to avoid any breakdown of law and order.
Referencing a recent ruling by the Abia High Court, which confirmed the management of the party was returned to its Board of Trustees (BOT) led by its founder, Boniface Aniebonam, Major emphasized that only communications signed by the BOT Chairman or the recognized leadership should be considered valid by the Speaker of the House.
“The Speaker should only act on letters signed by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam or the recognized national officers of the party, Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major and Comrade Sunday Olaposi Oginni,” Major added.
The NNPP Chairman also condemned the Kwankwasiyya group’s attempts to initiate disciplinary actions against members like Aliyu Madaki and Kabiru Rurum, both of whom have publicly distanced themselves from the faction.
He stressed that the Kwankwasiyya group no longer holds any authority within the NNPP.
“Any actions taken by them against party members will be deemed invalid. The Kwankwasiyya group no longer has any standing within the NNPP following their expulsion,” Major asserted.
The NNPP leadership emphasized its commitment to upholding the rule of law, promoting democracy, and ensuring internal stability.
Major urged all party stakeholders to respect the court ruling and the official leadership of the NNPP as it continues to work towards the betterment of Nigeria’s democratic process.
