The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State has made a last-minute plea to Governor Abba Yusuf and other party members amid reports of an impending defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
The appeal was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Kano State Chairman of the party, Hashim Dungurawa, who said the NNPP leadership at both state and national levels, including the party’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, had exhausted efforts to persuade those involved to remain in the party.
Dungurawa said the party was aware of “developments happening in Kano State concerning some individuals who intend to defect to the APC,” stressing that the NNPP leadership does not approve of such moves.
“We did everything within our power to persuade them to be patient and not defect to the APC, because of our responsibility to them and to the people of Kano State; however, that has become difficult,” he said.
Making a passionate plea, the NNPP chairman urged the individuals concerned to reconsider their decision “for the sake of Allah and the Prophet,” and remain in the party rather than defect to a party the NNPP has consistently opposed.
According to him, the party still hopes that Gov. Yusuf and others would stay back to help deliver on governance priorities, including alleviating suffering and improving education, agriculture, commerce, and other critical sectors, as enshrined in the NNPP constitution.
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Dungurawa also dismissed claims circulating in some quarters that certain NNPP leaders were allegedly pitching Gov. Yusuf against Sen. Kwankwaso.
He described the allegations as unfounded, insisting that neither he nor other party leaders, including the Deputy Governor, Senator Aminu Abdulsalam Gwarzo, Senator Rufai Hanga and Sanusi Surajo, had worked against the party’s national leader.
“We have never put anyone against our leader. If anyone has evidence, they should present it,” he said.
The NNPP chairman further cautioned party members and the general public against signing any documents being circulated by mischief makers, warning that such actions could be misleading.
He, however, urged residents of Kano State to remain calm and go about their lawful activities, while reaffirming the party’s commitment to its political ideals.
He therefore called on the people of the state and Nigerians at large to continue supporting the NNPP and Sen. Kwankwaso ahead of future elections.
