By Khalifa Usman, Kano
The former spokesperson of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano Musa Nuhi, has said that both Musa Kwankwaso and Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf are without a party.
He reiterated that the faction using the fruit logo represents the original NNPP.
In an interview with DCL Hausa, Yankaba asserted that both Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf are no longer members of the party.
“We have conducted elections at various levels, and we stand with the original NNPP with the fruit logo. We call on everyone, especially those who care about Kano, to return to our party,” he stated.
Yankaba highlighted that Kwankwaso recently led a group within the party to change its logo to a book symbol, a move he described as illegitimate. He urged party leaders to unite for the betterment of the NNPP, emphasizing that the Kano State government was elected under the original party.
He also referenced a ruling by an Abia State court on November 1, 2024, which recognized Boniface’s faction as the legitimate leadership of the NNPP. The court confirmed Boniface as the party’s founder and annulled prior activities, including the logo change and the election of new leaders. According to Yankaba, this ruling leaves Kwankwaso and Governor Abba without a political party.
“The court’s decision is clear. As it stands, Kwankwaso and Abba do not belong to any political party,” Yankaba added, reaffirming his support for the NNPP with the fruit logo and his position as the Secretary-General of the original NNPP.