The National Chairman of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Professor Rufai Ahmed Alkali, recently stepped aside from his position “to give room for fresh hands to take over and build upon his modest contributions”.
Alkali made this known in his resignation letter addressed to the party’s leadership, sighted by POLITICS NIGERIA. The letter dated was March 31, 2023.
Meanwhile, the former NNPP helmsman said he remains a bonafide member of the party.
It reads: “I am pleased to write and convey to you that I have stepped aside as the national chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, with effect from today, Friday, March 31, 2023.
“Following keenly the events before, during and after the recent general elections held on February 25 and March 18, 2023, it is my humble view that our party, the NNPP, has a great future and potential to emerge as the leading political force that is capable of winning the presidential and all other elections in 2027.”
It adds: “By this letter, I also wish to inform our national leader and presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, members of the National Working Committee, NWC, and our entire members nationwide that I am still and will remain a bonafide member of our party and I pledge to serve and offer support to our party at all levels to ensure the continued progress and advancement of our party.”
