The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has rejected the reported expulsion of Abdulmumin Jibrin, member representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, describing it as null and void.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the party’s National Secretary, Oginni Sunday, dismissed the announcement as baseless and unauthorised, noting that it emanated from Hashim Dungurawa, a former Kano State chairman already expelled from the party.
Sunday argued that Dungurawa lacked the authority to act on behalf of the NNPP, adding that attempting to expel a sitting federal lawmaker amounted to “a joke taken too far.”
Citing separate rulings of the Federal Capital Territory High Court on April 2, 2025, and an Abia State High Court, Sunday said Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and his associates, including Dungurawa, had long been expelled from the party and therefore had no locus standi to issue directives.
He alleged that Jibrin’s refusal to align with Kwankwaso’s camp provoked the Kwankwasiyya movement, which he accused of trying to undermine the lawmaker.
Sunday further warned that Governor Abba Yusuf’s loyalty to Kwankwaso could endanger the NNPP’s chances of retaining Kano State in the 2027 governorship election.
“One of the smartest ways for Governor Yusuf to secure victory in 2027 is to travel to Lagos and tender an apology to the party’s founder and leadership,” Sunday advised.
Jibrin, a prominent Kano politician and former Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, has played a key role in bridging relations between the APC and the NNPP.
The Kano State chapter of the NNPP had announced Jibrin’s expulsion, citing alleged anti-party activities and failure to meet financial obligations.
Reacting in a separate statement on Saturday, Jibrin described the move as “a rude shock.”
He said the interview he granted in English and Hausa, which was used against him, reflected the party’s values and should not have attracted such a penalty.
“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,” Jibrin stated.
On the allegation of unpaid dues, the lawmaker denied defaulting, insisting he was yet to be issued an invoice and was ready to settle any outstanding payment.
He also faulted the NNPP’s internal culture, accusing the party of disregarding the contributions of its members.
“The party does not believe anybody has political value or deserves respect at various levels,” Jibrin added.
