The Founder and National Leader of the NNPP, Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, has refuted Alhaji Buba Galadima’s claim that the Federal Government is opposing the NNPP government in Kano State.
In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, Aniebonam emphasized the importance of avoiding unverifiable statements about the Federal Government. He stated, “With the challenges facing the nation, all leaders in Nigeria must be mindful of their statements. Nigeria belongs to all of us, and if there is an uprising, we will all be affected; thus, we need to be cautious in our utterances.”
While acknowledging that the NNPP welcomes valid criticisms of government policies, Aniebonam condemned those who misuse platforms to spread falsehoods. He pointed out that Galadima, during an interview with Channels Television, claimed the Federal Government was fighting Governor Abba Yusuf’s NNPP administration in Kano.
Aniebonam clarified that Galadima, along with others, had been expelled from the NNPP and can no longer represent the party. He noted, “There is a significant difference between NNPP and the Kwankwassiya movement associated with Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso. NNPP has long terminated its relationship with that movement.”
He stressed the need to distinguish between the Kwankwassiya movement and the NNPP, reaffirming that Galadima and others have no authority to speak for the party in any capacity following their expulsion.