NNPP nullifies Jibrin’s expulsion
The New Nigeria People’s Party 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.
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.
Jibrin, a prominent Kano politician and former Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, played a key role in building bridges between the APC and NNPP.
PUNCH Online reports that the Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party expelled Jibrin over alleged anti-party activities and failure to meet his financial obligations to the party.
Reacting to the development in a statement on Saturday, Jibrin described the expulsion as “a rude shock,” arguing that the interview he granted in English and Hausa, which the party cited as grounds for his dismissal, was in line with the party’s values.
“I strongly believe the contents of the interview should not warrant such a heavy penalty.
“No invitation was extended to me to defend myself before any organ of the party. Even under a military dictatorship, an accused is subjected to a court-martial,” he said.
On claims that he failed to pay his dues, the lawmaker denied defaulting and urged the party to issue him an invoice, which he promised to settle promptly.
He also criticised the NNPP for what he called its disregard for the contributions of its members.
The party does not believe anybody has political value or deserves respect at various levels.
