The Digest:
The Boniface Aniebonam-led faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has called on Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to formally resign from the party if he intends to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The faction’s Kano State Chairman, Senator Masu’d el Jilbreen Doguwa, made the demand during a press conference, stating that Yusuf remains a bona fide member and that no resignation letter has been submitted. Doguwa also asserted that Rabiu Kwankwaso is not the NNPP’s national leader, citing three court rulings that affirmed the faction’s control over the party.
Key Points:
- The demand signals a deepening internal division within the NNPP, particularly concerning its prominent figures in Kano.
- It places public pressure on Governor Yusuf to clarify his political allegiance amid ongoing defection speculations.
- The faction’s reference to court judgments reinforces its claim to party legitimacy and challenges Kwankwaso’s influence.
- The statement may influence the political calculations of NNPP members in Kano and other states ahead of future elections.
- Timing coincides with heightened political realignments as parties prepare for the 2027 electoral cycle.
