The National Working Committee (NWC) of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dissolved the party’s executive committees in Kano State from the state level down to the ward level.
The decision was announced in a statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, who said the action was taken in line with the NNPP constitution.
Johnson disclosed that caretaker committees to oversee the party’s affairs in the interim would be announced shortly.
He added that the party leadership appreciated members who had served in various capacities at the state, local government, and ward levels, assuring them that their contributions to the growth of the NNPP were recognised.
The move came amid rising tension within the party following reports of a planned defection by Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), a development strongly opposed by the NNPP’s national leader, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Kwankwaso had earlier warned party members against defection, insisting that political betrayal does not lead to lasting success.
In a viral video from a recent party meeting, the former Kano State governor said he was not surprised by the alleged moves, stressing that history offers clear lessons to politicians who abandon the party.
“I want to remind those who left us that nobody has betrayed us and succeeded. Political history is very clear on this matter. Those who think they can rise by betraying the people and the movement they came from should reflect deeply,” he stated.
Kwankwaso also pointed to the large turnout of supporters at the gathering as evidence that the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement continue to enjoy strong grassroots support across Kano State.