NNPP insists on Kwankwaso’s expulsion, warns in opposition to blackmail

The New Nigeria Peoples Party has insisted that the celebration’s 2023 presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and his group stay expelled from the celebration.

Talking at a press convention in Abuja on Friday, the NNPP Nationwide Chairman, Agbo Main, warned Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiyya group in opposition to blackmail and unlawful actions that would destabilise the celebration.

Main claimed that the Kwankwasiyya group not too long ago wrote to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in search of to interchange the Deputy Minority Chief, Aliyu Madaki, with somebody not recognised by the celebration.

“The motion stems from crass ignorance of the inner workings of the revered Inexperienced Chamber. Regardless of having exited our celebration, they continue to be determined to destabilise the Nationwide Meeting caucus of the NNPP,” he stated.

Citing considerations about potential breaches of the general public peace, Main referred to as on safety companies, notably in Kano State, to research and forestall any disruptive actions by the Kwankwasiyya group.

“Theirs is a bunch recognized for recklessness, disruption of public peace, and perpetuation of illegalities. We urge safety companies to step in and guarantee adherence to the rule of legislation, notably in gentle of the current courtroom judgment affirming their expulsion,” he acknowledged.

Main additional revealed that petitions have been submitted to safety companies in opposition to Senator Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, and different leaders of the Kwankwasiyya group to forestall a breakdown of legislation and order.

He referenced a current Abia Excessive Court docket ruling that returned the celebration’s administration to its Board of Trustees , led by its founder, Boniface Aniebonam, stating that solely letters signed by the BOT Chairman or the acknowledged celebration management could be legitimate for communication with the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

“We urge the Honorable Speaker to behave solely on letters signed by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam or the duo of Dr. Agbo Gilbert Main and Comrade Sunday Olaposi Oginni as Nationwide Chairman and Secretary, respectively,” he added.

Main condemned what he described because the Kwankwasiyya group’s unlawful strikes to summon Madaki and Kabiru Rurum for disciplinary actions.

“These people have lengthy denounced their membership within the Kwankwasiyya group, as confirmed by video proof. The group lacks any authority to behave on behalf of the NNPP,” he stated.

The celebration warned that any actions taken by the Kwankwasiyya group in opposition to NNPP members could be thought of null and void, emphasizing that the group’s leaders haven’t any standing throughout the celebration following their expulsion.

“We can not fold our fingers and watch enemies of democracy have interaction in acts able to inflicting confusion. The NNPP stands for the rule of legislation, constitutionalism, and decency.

“The NNPP reaffirmed its dedication to fostering inner stability and urged all stakeholders to respect the courtroom ruling and celebration management. We additionally pledged to proceed working in direction of the event of democracy in Nigeria,” he concluded.