Kwankwaso Expulsion Saga: NNPP Stands Firm Against Challenges To Decision, The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to update its records on the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) membership. The party, in a statement by its Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Dr. Temitope Aluko, also urged the media to respect the NNPP constitution and recognize only officers duly elected by the party’s constitution.
Aluko mentioned that NNPP chieftains such as Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the entire membership of the old National Working Committee (NWC) led by Alhaji Abbah Kawu had been expelled, and INEC was duly informed. He emphasized that INEC does not have the authority to interfere in the internal affairs of a political party and called for an update of their records on the NNPP NEC.
The Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Temitope Aluko, emphasized the powers of the board members in addressing internal matters within the party. He mentioned that the board has the authority to call to order any member acting contrary to the party’s norms. Aluko highlighted the gross abuse of constitutional provisions by NNPP chieftains, including Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, Elder Buba Galadima, and the sacked National Working Committee (NWC) led by Alhaji Abbah Kawu. He pointed to issues such as corruption, high-handedness, lack of transparency, and accountability within the defunct NNPP NWC.
The Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Temitope Aluko, expressed dissatisfaction with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for still dealing with expelled members of the party. He highlighted the acts of gross misconduct and constitutional breaches by certain members, leading to their expulsion by the Board of Trustees. Aluko mentioned that the expulsion had been ratified by the General Assembly of the Party and communicated to INEC, with the commission acknowledging receipt and pledging to update its records. He urged INEC to act as a neutral body and respect the internal administration of political parties.
Dr. Temitope Aluko, the Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to add value to democracy, rule of law, and conflict resolution. He emphasized the absence of factions in the NNPP and highlighted that members, including Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, who were expelled, had been duly replaced with new principal officers. Aluko urged the media to respect the NNPP constitution and recognize only officers elected in accordance with the party’s constitution. He also called for INEC to allow the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) to operate independently.
Kwankwaso Expelled for Trying to Take Over NNPP
Dr. Gilbert Major, who claims to be the chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), revealed that the expulsion of Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso was prompted by an attempt by Kwankwaso and his supporters to take control of the party from its founding members. According to Major, there was a desire to dominate the founder of the party and take over, but the commitment of the existing members prevented such a scenario. He made these statements during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today program.
Dr. Gilbert Major explained that the crisis in the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) stemmed from the agreement signed with Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s group, allowing them to join the party for the 2023 elections. According to Major, the MoU clearly stated that after the elections, they could either continue or reconsider the alliance. However, the activities of Kwankwaso’s group led to the decision to part ways. The NNPP has experienced internal conflicts with groups suspending and expelling members, creating a challenging situation within the party.
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