The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has made it clear that Rabiu Kwankwaso, its 2023 presidential candidate, cannot use the party to run in the 2027 presidential race.
This was revealed by the NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Agbo Major, in a statement issued on Saturday.
The party explained that Kwankwaso, along with his associate Buba Galadima, had been expelled over actions that went against the party’s interests, and therefore no longer has access to the party’s structure.
The clarification follows Galadima’s recent remarks suggesting that Kwankwaso would remain in the NNPP and prepare to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Galadima also claimed there was no evidence that Kwankwaso planned to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging the public to support him as a future presidential contender.
However, the NNPP maintained that its partnership with the Kwankwasiyya Movement ended shortly after the last presidential election.
The party accused Kwankwaso of creating chaos within its ranks, leading to court cases and a controversial attempt to alter the party’s logo to match his movement’s identity.
Agbo Major said Kwankwaso took advantage of the party during the 2023 election, gaining the presidential ticket without due competition.
He added that such a scenario would not be allowed again.
According to the party, it is already being approached by fresh aspirants for the 2027 election and will only consider candidates who go through the proper internal process.
The NNPP said it will not grant another easy path to anyone who once brought division into the party.
Agbo also stated that any remarks made by Kwankwaso and his group against the APC or President Bola Tinubu should not be linked to the NNPP.
He said the party does not attack individuals or parties but prefers to engage with national issues constructively.
He advised Kwankwaso to form his own political party if he plans to run again, making it clear that the NNPP has moved forward and will not entertain distractions from expelled members.
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