The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) is divided over the expulsion of the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin.
The development came shortly after a competing faction loyal to former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso announced the lawmaker’s expulsion.
Hashim Dungurawa, chairman of the Kwankwasiyya-led group, accused Jibrin of anti-party activity and inability to pay obligatory dues.
However, in an interview, Jibrin Doguwa, the party’s factional chairman in Kano, disputed Dungurawa’s conduct and proclaimed himself as the rightful chairman.
Doguwa described Jibrin’s expulsion as an illegal act, stating that the decision would not stand.
“I am the legitimate chairman of the party. This decision was made without our consent, so it has no effect,” he said.
Doguwa backed his recent controversial television interview, claiming that the politician did not act against the party’s interests.
“What Kofa said was not anti-party. Every politician has the right to move from one platform to another. Even President Bola Tinubu changed parties before becoming who he is today,” Doguwa argued.”
He accused Dungurawa of exceeding his power and threatened legal repercussions if the expulsions persisted.
“If Dungurawa does not stop this illegality, we will meet him in court,” he added.
Jibrin’s expulsion comes days after he announced plans to defect from the NNPP.
“Anything can happen. I can leave NNPP, I can stay, and I can also return to APC, PDP, ADC, PRP, or anywhere I want.
“When I make decisions regarding that, people will know. It’s not surprising I did, and I told you, I am old enough to decide for myself,” Jibrin said on Channels TV.
