NNPP in disarray, as national secretariat nullifies Jibrin’s expulsion
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has rejected the alleged expulsion of the representative of Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, Abdulmumin Jibrin, declaring it null and void.
In a statement released to journalists on Saturday, the party’s national secretary, Oginni Sunday, condemned the announcement as baseless and unauthorised.
Sunday clarified that the expulsion was declared by Hashim Dungurawa, a former state chairman who, according to the NNPP, was previously expelled from the party.
Terming Dungurawa’s action a “joke taken too far,” Sunday questioned the legitimacy of a non-member attempting to expel a sitting federal lawmaker.
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Citing a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment dated April 2, 2025, along with a ruling from an Abia State High Court, Sunday stated that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso—alongside others, including Dungurawa—had been expelled from the NNPP and, therefore, had no locus standi to act on party matters.
According to Sunday, Jibrin’s apparent refusal to align with Kwankwaso’s camp infuriated the Kwankwasiyya movement, which allegedly moved to undermine his position in retaliation.
He also warned that the loyalty of Kano governor, Abba Yusuf, to Kwankwaso threatens the NNPP’s chances of retaining Kano State in the 2027 governorship election.
“One of the smartest ways for Yusuf to secure a win in Kano in 2027 is to travel to Lagos and tender an apology to the party’s founder and leadership,” Sunday added.
The NNPP in Kano was thrown into confusion over the expulsion of the lawmaker.
Chairman of the Kwankwasiyya-led faction of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, had accused Jibrin of anti-party activities and failure to pay mandatory dues.
But speaking with newsmen, a factional chairman of the party in Kano, Jibrin Doguwa, rejected Dungurawa’s action and affirmed himself as the legitimate chairman.
Doguwa described Jibrin’s expulsion as an illegal act, saying the decision would not stand.
“I am the legitimate chairman of the party. This decision was made without our consent, so it has no effect,” he said.
Doguwa defended Jibrin’s recent controversial television interview, insisting that the lawmaker had not acted against the party’s interest.
“What Kofa said was not anti-party. Every politician has the right to move from one platform to another. Even President Bola Tinubu changed parties before becoming who he is today,” Doguwa argued.”
He accused Dungurawa of overstepping his authority and warned that legal action would follow if the expulsions continued.
“If Dungurawa does not stop this illegality, we will meet him in court,” he added.
Jibrin’s expulsion comes days after he hinted that he might defect from the NNPP.
“Anything can happen. I can leave NNPP, I can stay, and I can also return to APC, PDP, ADC, PRP, or anywhere I want.
“When I make decisions regarding that, people will know. It’s not surprising I did, and I told you, I am old enough to decide for myself,” Jibrin said on Channels TV.
