I Accept NNPP Expulsion In Good Faith – Kano Lawmaker
The lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency in Kano, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has said he has accepted his expulsion from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) but insists the party failed to follow due process.
OSUN DEFENDER reports that the Kano state chapter of NNPP on Saturday, expelled Jibrin over alleged anti-party activities.
The state chairman of the party, Hashim Sulaiman Dungurawa, said the lawmaker had repeatedly launched media attacks against the party and its leadership.
Dungurawa described Jibrin as a “weak politician” who owes his electoral success to the Kwankwasiyya movement and the NNPP platform rather than personal influence.
Response to his expulsion on a statement on Saturday evening, Jibrin described the decision of the party as “a rude shock”, arguing that the interview he granted in English and Hausa, which formed the basis for his expulsion, was consistent with the principles of the party and its movement.
“I strongly believe the contents of the interview should not warrant such a heavy penalty,” he said.
“No invitation was extended to me to defend myself before any organ of the party. Even under military dictatorship, an accused is subjected to a court martial.”
The former director-general of the Tinubu campaign in 2019 said that although he would have loved to remain in the NNPP, he had no choice but to accept the decision of the leadership in good faith.
“But for the respect I have for the party, its members and leaders, I would have viewed this action as null and void as it failed to follow due process,” he said.
“I will rather wish the party well and go in peace. I beg the party to allow me also go in peace.”
On allegations of failure to pay dues, Jibrin denied refusal to contribute financially to the party.
“I respectfully request the party to send me the invoice and I will promptly pay,” he said, adding that there is no need for litigation.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
