By Abubakar Yunusa
The National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major, has accused former party leader Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and his Kwankwasiyya group of attempting to destabilize the party following their expulsion.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Dr. Major alleged that the Kwankwasiyya group had recently written to the Speaker of the House of Representatives seeking to replace the Deputy Minority Leader, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Sani Madaki, with someone not recognized as an NNPP member.
“This action stems from crass ignorance of the internal workings of the revered Green Chamber,” Major said.
“Despite exiting our party, they remain desperate to destabilize the National Assembly caucus of the NNPP.”
He described the Kwankwasiyya group as “reckless” and accused them of disrupting public peace and engaging in illegal activities. Dr. Major urged security agencies to intervene, citing a recent court judgment that upheld the expulsion of Kwankwaso and his associates.
The NNPP leader also disclosed that petitions had been filed against Senator Kwankwaso, Buba Galadima, and other Kwankwasiyya leaders to prevent potential disruptions.
Dr. Major referenced a recent Abia High Court ruling that returned the management of the NNPP to its Board of Trustees (BOT), led by party founder Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam. He clarified that only letters signed by the BOT Chairman or the recognized party leadership would be valid for official communication.
“We urge the Honorable Speaker to act only on letters signed by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam or the duo of Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major and Comrade Sunday Olaposi Oginni as National Chairman and Secretary, respectively,” he emphasized.
Dr. Major condemned what he described as illegal moves by the Kwankwasiyya group to summon Rt. Hon. Madaki and Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum for disciplinary actions. He asserted that both individuals had distanced themselves from the Kwankwasiyya group, which he claimed has no authority within the NNPP.
“Any actions taken by the Kwankwasiyya group against NNPP members will be considered null and void,” he stated.
The NNPP leader commended the 10th House of Representatives for its dedication to democratic principles and warned against actions that could undermine the party’s stability or its members’ roles.
The NNPP’s National Secretary, Comrade Sunday Olaposi Oginni, reinforced Dr. Major’s stance, calling Senator Kwankwaso “more of a curse than a blessing to the party.”
The NNPP reaffirmed its commitment to internal stability and the rule of law, urging all stakeholders to respect the court ruling and party leadership. The party pledged to continue promoting democracy and national development.
