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  • NNPP explains absence from Lagos Council poll

    NNPP explains absence from Lagos Council poll

    The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has explained why it is not fielding candidates in Saturday’s local government council election in Lagos State.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the election is being held across the 20 local government areas(LGAs) and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs) in the state.

    Speaking with NAN, the NNPP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Ogini Olaposi, described the move as regrettable but necessary, citing limited options available to the party at the time.

    “We regret to inform all members of our great party, that it is indeed most unfortunate and regrettable that despite the double victory judgments we received, we could not put our house in order for effective campaigns and participation.

    “In the build-up to the election, we were still immersed in internal wrangling, following the move by the Sen. Kwankwaso-led group to hijack the leadership of the NNPP,” Olaposi said.

    He further explained that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s failure to update the party’s official records worsened the situation.

    “We were also delayed by the inability of INEC to amend our old records and upload our authentic National Working Committee (NWC), led by Dr Agbo Major, on its server,” he said.

    According to Olaposi, these setbacks made it impossible for the NNPP to field candidates for the local government election — a first since the party was founded and registered in 2001 by Dr Boniface Aniebonam.

    Olaposi noted that there was nothing so much to worry about as issues of logo and leadership had been resolved.

    “It was on the strength of the issues that after an emergency meeting of the NEC on Friday in Abuja, we decided to direct our members in Lagos, led by Mrs Anikè Adebowale (state chairman) on which party to vote for.

    “To effectively win in an election, you must not just fill in candidates, you should also be ready for serious campaigns in all wards and areas of the election which we did not do.”

    Olaposi said that in spite of the current challenges, the party leadership had urged members to support a party that shares a similar political ideology with the NNPP.

    NAN reports that 15 out of the 28 registered political parties are participating in the election.

    (NAN)

  • 2027: Kwankwaso currently has no platform to run against Tinubu — NNPP

    2027: Kwankwaso currently has no platform to run against Tinubu — NNPP

    The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says its 2023 presidential candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso do not have its platform for contest against President Bola Tinubu and or  any other  presidential  candidate at the moment in 2027.

    The NNPP  National Chairman,  Dr Agbo Major made this known in a statement on Saturday.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that  Major was speaking on the backdrop of claims by Elder Buba Galadima that Kwankwaso will stay and run for presidency on the NNPP platform.

    Galadima, who claimed that there is no evidence that Kwankwaso is joining the All Progressives Congress as speculated, said they would “strategically stay in the NNPP until the whistle is blown for 2027  politics”  urging Nigerians to support Kwankwaso to take over as president.

    Agbo stated that the NNPP platform is closed to Kwankwaso and Galadima, who had long been expelled from its fold for anti party activities.

    ‘The NNPP had long expelled Kwankwaso and Galadima and so,  they no longer speak for us nor can they use our platform for any political contest.

    “Our Memorandum of Understanding with the Kwankwasiya Movement, led by Kwankwaso ended shortly after the 2023 presidential election.

    “We cannot even allow Kwankwaso for whatever reason to return on the NNPP fold because of the problems and internal wranglings he created for us.

    “Kwankwaso  led us into unnecessary litigations and even changed our party logo to the Kwankwasiya logo, all in an attempt to hijack the leadership of the party.

    “It was the Court’s interventions that led to INEC changing back to our Logo that they submitted after a Kangaroo convention in Abuja,” he said .

    He said that Kwankwaso must be counting on another free ticket like he got for the 2023 presidential election but it would not happen again.

    “Certainly, Kwankwaso  can never join any political party where he will not have the chance of leadership.

    “Kwankwaso and his group remain expelled and we will not readmit them because they betrayed our trust massively.

    “He does not have the pedigree to match President Tinubu in any contest and so his ambition is dead on arrival,” he said.

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    The NNPP chairman insisted that though it is Kwankwaso’s right as a Nigerian to seek to contest for any office, he should do so without getting the party involved in any of his antagonisms against the President.

    He disclosed that the NNPP is being approached by some intending aspirants and  shall dwell on that at the appropriate time.

    “Whoever will emerge as the NNPP 2027 presidential candidate will do so, following due process and constitutionality.

    “We will no longer handover our ticket on a platter of gold, and definitely not to someone who betrayed our trust and is no longer on the party,” Major  added.

    He urged Nigerians to disregard utterances against the Presidency and APC by Kwankwaso and his group,  claiming they are speaking  for the  NNPP.

    “The NNPP as a party believes in constructive criticisms of issues and not against personalities or other political parties. We advise Kwankwaso to float his own party and use it for his own agenda.

    “NNPP has moved on and can’t be dragged into unnecessary controversies again,” he added. (NAN)

  • NNPP chieftain visits family’s patriarch in Ibadan 

    NNPP chieftain visits family’s patriarch in Ibadan 

    The South West vhieftain of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Amb. Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has paid a courtesy visit to the Patriarch of his family lineage, Chief Bode Amoo at his Ibadan residence.

    Amoo is the elder brother of Ajadi’s father, the late Ajadi SOLA-WEST of Ibadan, a highlife musician.

    Chief Amoo, while receiving Ajadi, shared personal anecdotes from his leadership journey, emphasising that he never sought power for selfish gain. 

    He said: “The day I agreed to become the president of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, (CCII) I was elected unopposed. I told them someone else should be given the opportunity, but they insisted they all wanted me.”

    He said he was s pleased to receive Ajadi, saying his character aligns with the legacy of integrity that defines their lineage. 

    Read Also: NNPP chieftain mourns Kano athletes, sympathises with governor Yusuf

    “A good name is better than gold and silver, and that has always been my legacy. I’m happy that you’re upholding that,” he stated. 

    He later prayed for Ajadi calling on God to grant him his heart’s desire and peace in Ibadan, Oyo State, and the entire Nigeria.

    He expressed satisfaction upon hearing positive reports about Ajadi. 

    Ajadi while speaking expressed gratitude to the Patriarch of his family for the warm reception and words of wisdom, pledging to live up to the expectations placed upon him.

    “Chief Bode Amoo is not just a family head; he is a symbol of discipline, entrepreneurship, and public service. To receive his blessing and advice is a great honour.

    “He has maintained a reputation for transparency, philanthropy, and a pro-people ideology through his initiatives in both the private and political sectors,” he said. 

    Last Tuesday, Ajadi paid a courtesy call on the popular Ibadan-based grassroot politician and mobiliser, Alhaji Adebisi Olopooeyan at his Idi- Ape Ibadan residence.

    During the visit, Alhaji Olopooeyan admonished Ajadi to move his politics from Ogun to Oyo State, saying the state is yearning for his philanthropy and developmental goals.

    Political observers believe Ajadi is probably seeking consultations on the need to move  to Ibadan his fatherland to reciprocate the development he has brought to his maternal State, Ogun.

  • Barau receives thousands of Kwankwasiyya/ NNPP members to APC

    Barau receives thousands of Kwankwasiyya/ NNPP members to APC

    Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has welcomed thousands of members of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)/Kwankwasiyya Movement into the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

    This is just as all roads leading to Kabo in Kano North Senatorial District were filled to the brim on Tuesday as the people of Kano State and neighbouring states trooped out en masse to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for converting Federal Polytechnic Kabo to the Federal University of Science and Technology, Kabo.

    From across the 44 LGAs of Kano state, the NNPP members, including traders, clerics, youths, butchers, and social media influencers, among others, thrashed their red caps, the symbol of the Kwankwsiyya Movement, at the Amani Event Centre in Kano metropolis on Tuesday.

    Under the ” Kungiyar Ceto Al’ummah Kano”, the movement to rescue the people of Kano, the decampees vowed to deliver the state to the APC in the 2027 general elections. 

    The defectora said they were tired of the NNPP’s deception and anxiously await to vote them out in 2027.

     They said they were attracted to the APC by the president’s commitment to addressing the challenges facing the country.

    During a brief reception in Kano, Senator Barau expressed gratitude to the new members, stating that their decision to join the APC was timely and beneficial.

    “Whenever God intends to improve your life, He directs you to the right path.  He has brought you into the APC to improve your life,” he said.

    He said the NNPP is fostering confusion and poverty. “While the APC is building the Kano and the country, the party (NNPP)  you left is demolishing,” he said.

    Describing the Kwankwsiyya movement as “Kwan-kwa-tsiya,” meaning “generating poverty,” Barau urged the new members to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and contribute to consolidating APC’s gains in Kano and the country at large.

    In Kabo LGA, the people of Kano State and neighbouring states trooped out to thank the president for converting the Federal Polytechnic Kabo to the Federal University of Science and Technology. 

    Farmers, traders, women, students, and religious and traditional rulers converged on the new university stadium to praise  President Tinubu and Senator Barau

    President Tinubu assented on May 27 to Senator Barau’s bill to convert the Polytechnic to a Federal University of Science and Technology.

    Established in 2022, the institution now becomes the third federal university in the state, joining Bayero University Kano and the recently upgraded Federal University of Education, named after the late Yusuf Maitama Sule. The President has also approved the establishment of a federal Polytechnic in Rano for us in Kano State.

    Jibrin, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, said: “The President has approved every request for the development of Kano, the North West, and the North at large.

    ” What greater love can a leader show his people than investing in their future through education? Mr. President has demonstrated that he cares about the grassroots, and when you educate the grassroots, you are building the foundation of every society.

    ” He has approved every request we have made. I say this without hesitation: President Tinubu loves the people of Kano, the Northwest, and the North. He has never turned down any of our development proposals or requests.”

    Read Also: Barau hails Tinubu for signing federal varsity of science, tech bill Kano into law

    Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata, said the President has done everything for the state. 

    The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) bestowed the highest honour of the association on the Deputy President of the Senate, “Commander of Nigerian Students and National Education Development Champion”, in recognition of my contribution to the development of the education sector.

    The President of the Association, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, announced this while addressing the gathering.

    His words: On this auspicious occasion, I, Comrade Olushola Oladoja, on behalf of the entire Nigerian student community — including our brothers and sisters from Kano State — do hereby salute the foresight, leadership, and enduring commitment of Senator Barau Jibrin to the growth of our generation.

    ” By the power vested in me as the National President and Commander of Armless Nigerian Students, and in line with the resolution of the NANS National Executive Council, I hereby confer on Distinguished Senator Barau Jibrin the honorary title of “Commander of Nigerian Students and National Education Development Champion.”

  • NNPP chieftain mourns Kano athletes, sympathises with governor Yusuf

    NNPP chieftain mourns Kano athletes, sympathises with governor Yusuf

    Southwest chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Kano State athletes who died in a road accident while returning from the 22nd National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.

    The accident reportedly occurred at Dakatsalle Bridge in Kura Local Government Area of Kano State, when a bus conveying the athletes plunged off the bridge, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries.

    In a condolence statement, Ajadi described the incident as heartbreaking, noting that the victims were young, talented individuals who had just proudly represented Kano State at the Gateway Games 2024 and were on their way home to a hero’s welcome.

    He extended sympathies to the government and people of Kano State, as well as to the families of the deceased, praying for the peaceful repose of the souls lost and for strength for their loved ones in this difficult time.

    Ajadi also urged both state and federal governments to prioritise road infrastructure and safety to prevent such tragic occurrences in the future.

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    He said, “It is indeed saddening and distressing that 20 athletes who had represented Kano State at the just concluded Gateway 2024 Games have lost their lives in the most traumatising and painful circumstances.

    “This is a painful incident coming a few days before Eid-el-Kabir. These young people were budding stars who had a lot to give to their State and country with their talents, skills, and creativity. In particular,

    “It is tragic that their beloved family members, who were looking forward to receiving them after a memorable outing at the National Sports Festival, will never get to see their beautiful faces again. My prayers and thoughts are with their families and friends during this terrible period

    “I, like all other parents, am deeply saddened by this incident. I pray that Almighty God will grant them eternal rest.

    “I commiserate with His Excellency, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the people of Kano State over this unfortunate incident. I pray that we may never witness this kind of tragic incident again.

    “l also called on various State governments and the Federal governments to improve road facilities to avoid such avoidable deaths on our roads.”

  • BREAKING: PDP, NNPP Rep members dump parties, formally join APC

    BREAKING: PDP, NNPP Rep members dump parties, formally join APC

    Three opposition members of the House of Representatives on Thursday officially announced their defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) during plenary.

    The lawmakers include Oluwole Oke from Osun State, who left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Kabiru Hassan Rumrum and Sani Abdullahi, both from Kano State, who defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the APC.

    Rumrum had earlier declared his resignation from the NNPP and his return to the APC during a meeting with the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje. 

    Similarly, Oke had earlier announced his departure from the PDP in Osun State and his decision to join the APC.

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    Their defections were formally announced by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen at Thursday’s plenary, increasing the total number of lawmakers who have switched parties since the inauguration of the 10th National Assembly to 30.

    Of the 30 defectors, 27 have joined the APC from the PDP, Labour Party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), and the NNPP.

  • Appeal Court strikes out NNPP candidate’s suit against Aiyedatiwa’s victory

    Appeal Court strikes out NNPP candidate’s suit against Aiyedatiwa’s victory

    The Court of Appeal sitting in Akure, has upheld as valid the primary election that produced Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC)

    It said the appellant, Hon Olugbenga Edema, who was candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) candidate for the November 16 governorship election refused to obey an earlier order of the court.

    Edema had asked the court to order the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw the nomination and the publication of the names of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and his deputy as the party’s candidates.

    Read Also: JUST IN: NNPP Senator Kawu formally defects to APC

    He urged the court to interpret the applicability of Section 15 of the Third Schedule to the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) over the nomination of the APC candidate.

    But Justice Toyin Bolaji Adegoke held that omission of the name of the NNPP as one of the plaintiffs rendered the suit impotent and subsequently dismissed it. 

    Not satisfied with the High Court’s ruling, Edema urged the Appeal Court to invoke its power to assume jurisdiction as the trial court as well as overturn the court’s decision to dismiss the suit.

    Justice Oyebisi Omoleye who read the judgment said the three-man panel unanimously resolved all the issues formulated against Edema and consequently dismissed the appeal for abuse of court process and for lack of merit. 

    A fine of N1m were awarded against each of the respondents.

  • JUST IN: NNPP Senator Kawu formally defects to APC

    JUST IN: NNPP Senator Kawu formally defects to APC

    Senator representing Kano South, Kawu Samaila, on Wednesday officially defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Kawu’s letter of defection on the floor of the Senate.

    After, reading the letter, Senators on the platform of the APC moved enmass to welcome Kawu into the APC.

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    They thereafter led him to his new seat on the side of the party with majority members

  • NNPP chieftain hails journalists

    NNPP chieftain hails journalists

    A Southwest chieftain of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Mr. Olufemi Ajadi, has used the occasion of this year’s World Press Freedom Day to praise journalists for their doggedness, courage and perseverance in performing their watchdog role in the society, despite hindrances and inconveniences.

    The United Nations General Assembly declared May 3 as the World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness on the importance of freedom of press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression enshrined under Article 19 of the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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    The theme of this year’s World Press Freedom Day is: “Reporting in the Brave New World – The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Press Freedom and the Media”.

    Ajadi in a statement he issued to commemorate the event, said journalists over the years had been bold and courageous, noting that but for their perseverance and selfless service, the country would not have been able to enjoy the current democracy.

    He called on governments to allow freedom of expression and freedom of press, to enable journalists perform their primary role of speaking for the voiceless without any hindrance.

    Ajadi enjoined Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Nigeria Guild of Editors and other stakeholders to fashion out an insurance scheme for journalists. He urged NUJ to put on the front burner, efforts to improve the welfare of journalists.

  • 300 PDP, NNPP members defect to APC in Sani’s ward in Kaduna

    300 PDP, NNPP members defect to APC in Sani’s ward in Kaduna

    No fewer than 300 opposition leaders and members from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), in Kawo Ward, Kaduna North LGA, have defected to the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).

    The defection of hundreds of opposition members became imminent when the immediate past governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, who is also from Kaduna North LGA began working with other opposition figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to form a Coalition against the APC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

    Speaking at the grand reception of the defected members, the Permanent Member, Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr Jamilu Haruna, said the mass defection into the APC, is a clear indication that Governor Uba Sani has performed credibly well.

    Dr. Jamilu Haruna, who facilitated the reception ceremony, said Governor Uba Sani has within two years in office delivered good governance to the people of Kaduna State – from infrastructure development to agricultural revolution and rural transformation programmes.

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    According to him, “This defection is not a surprise to us because all the genuine members of the opposition have seen the giant strides of Governor Uba Sani in security improvements, educational development, food security and overall wellbeing of the citizens.

    “These achievements have stood our Governor out even among his colleagues and endeared him to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which is a clear indication that Kaduna stands to benefit more from the Federal Government for the overall benefit of the citizens. “So, we welcomed the decampees to our great party and we are assuring them that they will be respected, valued and they would be given opportunities to contribute their quota to the development of the APC and the state at large,” Dr Jamilu Haruna said.

    He also expressed appreciation to the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Sani Liman Kila, for the success of the programme.

    Receiving the decampees on behalf of Governor Uba Sani, Kaduna North Local Government chairman of the APC, Alhaji Suleiman Wada Usman expressed appreciation to the decampees for embracing the truth and joining the party that truly cares for the progress and development of the Kaduna State.

    He assured the defectors of fair and equal treatment in the ruling party, saying that they would not be treated as second class citizens in the party.

    Leader of the defectors and former Kaduna Central Senatorial Aspirant of the PDP, Prof. Usman Muhammad said he led 225 decampees from the PDP in Kawo, because they were convinced that Governor Uba Sani who is also from their constituency, has so far provided all inclusive governance.

    Notable among the defectors are former aspiring PDP State Legal Advisor, Barr. Aliyu Suleiman, Chairman PDP Kawo Ward, Alhaji Hamza Mati Salihu, former PDP state Assembly aspirant, Hon. Idris Badamasi Shuaibu, PDP Youth Leader, Kawo Ward, Tasiu Aliyu and Chairman NNPP, Kawo Ward, Comrade Aminu Tanko Musa.