The New Nigeria People’s Party has rejected the reported expulsion of Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, declaring the action null, void, and of no effect.
In a statement issued to journalists on Saturday, the party’s National Secretary, Oginni Sunday, condemned the announcement, describing it as unauthorised and lacking legitimacy.
Sunday explained that the expulsion was declared by Hashim Dungurawa, a former Kano State chairman who, according to the NNPP, had himself been expelled and therefore lacked the authority to take any action on behalf of the party.
Terming the announcement a “joke taken too far,” Sunday questioned how a non-member could claim to expel a sitting federal lawmaker.
He cited a Federal Capital Territory High Court judgment delivered on April 2, 2025, and a ruling from an Abia State High Court, both of which affirmed the expulsion of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and others, including Dungurawa, from the NNPP. Based on these court decisions, Sunday argued that the individuals behind Jibrin’s expulsion have no legal standing to act on party matters.
According to Sunday, Jibrin’s refusal to align with Senator Kwankwaso’s political bloc had angered the Kwankwasiyya movement, which he claimed orchestrated the attempt to undermine Jibrin as political retaliation.
He further warned that Governor Abba Yusuf’s continued loyalty to Kwankwaso could cost the NNPP its grip on Kano State in the 2027 elections.
“One of the smartest ways for Yusuf to secure a win in Kano in 2027 is to travel to Lagos and tender an apology to the party’s founder and leadership,” Sunday added.
Jibrin, a prominent political figure in Kano and a former Director-General of the Tinubu Support Group, is credited with playing a significant role in building bridges between the NNPP and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, PUNCH Online reported that the Kano State chapter of the NNPP had expelled Jibrin over allegations of anti-party activities and unpaid financial obligations.
Reacting to the announcement in a statement on Saturday, Jibrin described the expulsion as “a rude shock,” adding that the interview he granted in both English and Hausa—cited as grounds for his dismissal—reflected the party’s ideals.
“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,” he said.
On allegations of failing to pay party dues, Jibrin denied defaulting and challenged the NNPP to issue him an invoice, which he pledged to settle immediately.
He also criticised the party for what he described as a lack of appreciation for the contributions of its members.
“The party does not believe anybody has political value or deserves respect at various levels,” he stated.
