The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has distanced itself from Kwankwaso’s move to rejoin the APC, insisting that the decision is his personal project and not that of the party.
Dr. Ogini Olaposi, National Secretary of the NNPP, made this known in a statement on Monday. He said Kwankwaso’s declaration confirms that he and his Kwankwasiyya Movement are no longer part of the party.
“At last, we have been vindicated. All negotiations by any party with Kwankwaso should be done in his individual capacity. Our party will now rest from the Movement’s resistance after they were expelled for anti-party activities,” Olaposi said.
He added that while the NNPP has nothing against the APC, any alliance before the 2027 elections would be a collective decision of its members.
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“For now, we are putting our house in order ahead of elections nationwide after the crisis and litigation that Kwankwaso and his followers brought to the NNPP,” he stated.
Kwankwaso Lists Conditions to Rejoin APC
Former Kano State governor and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has outlined terms and conditions for rejoining the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Speaking at his residence in Kano, Kwankwaso said any alliance with the ruling party must protect the interests of the NNPP and his political movement, the Kwankwasiyya.
“…those calling on us to join APC, we have agreed to join the APC but on a clear agreement that protects and respects the interests of my party, NNPP, and my political movement, Kwankwasiyya. No state where you go that you don’t have NNPP and Kwankwasiyya. We have gubernatorial candidates, senatorial candidates and others.
“We are ready to join APC under strong conditions and promises. We will not allow anyone to use us and later dump us,” Kwankwaso said.
He recalled that he and his supporters played a key role in founding the APC and endured persecution from security agencies during the previous administration, only to be sidelined when the party came to power.
“We are not in a hurry to leave the NNPP; we are enjoying it and have peace of mind. But if some want a political alliance that would not disappoint us like in the past, we are open to an alliance. Even if it is the PDP that realised their mistakes, let’s enter an agreement that will be made public,” he added.
Rafiyat Sadiq is a political, justice, and human rights reporter with Pinnacle Daily, known for fearless reporting and impactful storytelling. At Pinnacle Daily, she brings clarity and depth to issues shaping governance, democracy, and the protection of citizens’ rights.
