The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially distanced itself from Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s directive to NNPP legislators concerning the crisis in the Kano Emirate. Here are the key points from the development:
1. **Letter Disavowed**: The NNPP leadership, through its National Chairman, Agbo Gilbert Major, and National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday, issued a letter to the Senate President and Chairman of the National Assembly. They stated that the letter purportedly signed by Dr. Ajuji Ahmed and instructing NNPP lawmakers to criticize President Bola Tinubu and the federal government was unauthorized and without the mandate of the party’s leadership.
2. **Legal Position**: The NNPP emphasized that the issues regarding the Kano Emirate are currently before competent courts of law. They cautioned against any interference by the National Assembly, which they believe could escalate tensions in Kano State.
3. **Focus on Development**: The NNPP reiterated its commitment to focusing on national development and the welfare of Nigerians. They expressed concern over potential complications arising from political interference in the Kano crisis.
4. **Call for Disregard**: The party called on the National Assembly to disregard the directives in the purported letter from Ajuji Ahmed. They emphasized that any representation made by Ahmed should be disregarded.
5. **Public Reaction**: Prior to the NNPP’s official response, a pro-democracy group had exposed the contents of Kwankwaso’s letter, alleging directives to NNPP legislators to take action upon the resumption of plenary sessions.
This development underscores internal party dynamics and differing perspectives on how political parties should engage with national issues, particularly those involving legal and judicial processes.