The National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ajuji Ahmed, has downplayed the recent exit of two federal lawmakers from the party, insisting that the developments pose no threat to the party’s structure in Kano or its broader ambitions across the northern region ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Ahmed reacted to the departure of House of Representatives members Abdulmumin Jibrin and Sagir Koki, both of whom formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The lawmakers had attributed their decision to lingering internal issues within the NNPP, a trend that has also seen several members from Kano and Jigawa switch allegiance to the ruling APC in recent months.
Ahmed, however, rejected suggestions that the defections had weakened the party’s foundation.
He insisted that the NNPP remained a dominant force in Kano politics and was witnessing steady membership growth despite the recent turbulence.
According to him, the political movement that propelled the party to prominence during the 2023 general elections had not diminished but was instead attracting fresh supporters “every day, especially in Kano.”
He added that the party wished the defectors well, stressing that their departure held no significant political consequence for the NNPP. “Good luck to them,” Ahmed said, adding that the exit of the lawmakers was “not a minus” to the organisation.
He further noted that the NNPP was strategically positioning itself to retain Kano State in 2027 while expanding its influence into neighbouring strongholds such as Jigawa and Kaduna.
Offering broader political context, he recalled that Kano had served as the strong base of NNPP’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, whose influence and grassroots network transformed the party into a major national contender during the last election cycle.
Ahmed said the party was now building on that momentum, describing the NNPP as a flexible organisation willing either to contest alone or strategically collaborate with other political groups if such alliances would strengthen its prospects.
The NNPP chairman also revisited the party’s performance in the 2023 elections, claiming that the party “actually won Taraba State” but lost the mandate due to circumstances he described as politically questionable.
He said the party was determined to consolidate on its gains and reclaim additional seats in the 2027 polls through improved organisation, stronger coordination, and “lessons learned from previous setbacks.”
Political observers note that recent defections may signal renewed alignment around the APC as politicians reposition ahead of 2027.
However, the NNPP leadership maintains that its internal mechanisms remain intact and that the party is undergoing restructuring to prevent further fractures.
Ahmed urged supporters to remain steadfast, assuring them that the NNPP was not only stable but also preparing for what he described as “a stronger political resurgence” before the next general elections.
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