The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has been thrown into a fresh crisis following the expulsion of Abdulmumin Jibrin, lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives.
Naija News reports that a faction of the party loyal to former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, announced Jibrin’s expulsion, accusing him of engaging in anti-party activities and failing to pay mandatory dues.
Chairman of the faction, Hashim Dungurawa, stated that the decision was final, emphasising that the party would not tolerate indiscipline from any member.
But speaking with Sunday Punch, a rival factional chairman of the party in Kano, Jibrin Doguwa, dismissed Dungurawa’s declaration, describing it as illegal.
Doguwa said, “I am the legitimate chairman of the party. This decision was made without our consent, so it has no effect.”
He also defended Jibrin’s recent controversial television interview, insisting the lawmaker did not act against the NNPP’s interest.
“What Kofa said was not anti-party. Every politician has the right to move from one platform to another. Even President Bola Tinubu changed parties before becoming who he is today,” he argued.
Doguwa accused the Kwankwasiyya faction of overstepping its authority and warned of possible legal consequences.
“If Dungurawa does not stop this illegality, we will meet him in court,” he warned.
The crisis further deepened speculation about Jibrin’s political future, as he recently hinted at a possible defection.
Speaking on Channels TV days earlier, Jibrin had openly left his options on the table.
“Anything can happen. I can leave NNPP, I can stay, and I can also return to APC, PDP, ADC, PRP, or anywhere I want. When I make decisions regarding that, people will know. It’s not surprising I did, and I told you, I am old enough to decide for myself,” he said.
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