The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has announced the expulsion of House of Representatives member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency, Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, accusing him of anti-party activities and failure to meet his financial obligations to the party.
The Chairman of NNPP in Kano, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, who made the disclosure while briefing journalists in Kano on Saturday, said the decision followed Jibrin’s repeated media outbursts against the party and its leadership.
This is coming barely 24 hours after the member said it shouldn’t come as a surprise if he dumps the party.
He also said he is old enough to take a stand independently what is best for him politically.
Reacting to recent developments, Dungurawa described Jibrin as a “weak politician” whose electoral success was only made possible through the Kwankwasiyya movement and the NNPP platform, rather than personal strength.
“If he was truly strong politically, he would have won his election under the APC, but he failed. It was when he joined NNPP through Kwankwasiyya that he became a House of Reps member. Now he is deceiving himself thinking he is strong,” Dungurawa said.
He explained that a reconciliation committee had initially been set up to engage Jibrin after his interview with Channels Television, but a subsequent media outing showed he had crossed the line.
“Instead of dialogue, he went further to work against our interest, openly declaring loyalty outside the party. That is why we expelled him. He has no value to add,” the chairman added.
Dungurawa further accused Jibrin of defaulting on the payment of mandatory party dues, vowing that the NNPP would take legal action to recover the funds.
“We will drag him to court to recover what he owes the party. It is a constitutional requirement for every member to pay dues, but he has consistently failed to do so,” he said.
Addressing speculations that Jibrin may return to the APC, Dungurawa stated that such a move would not weaken the NNPP, emphasizing that “politics is about groups and coalitions,” and affirming that Kwankwasiyya remains solidly behind its leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
