KANO LAWMAKER, JIBRIN ACCEPTS NNPP EXPULSION, ACCUSES PARTY OF UNFAIRNESS

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By: Sefiu Ajape

A member of the House of Representatives representing Kiru/Bebeji, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accepted his expulsion from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) but criticised the party for failing to provide a fair hearing.

Jibrin was expelled over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of dues.

However, in a statement issued on Saturday evening, the lawmaker argued that he was not given an opportunity to defend himself before the decision was announced.

“While I would have loved to stay in the NNPP and continue my service to our people and country despite differences on some issues (which I will address elaborately in due course to avoid people being misled), the party has made and announced a decision. I am therefore obliged to accept the decision of the party in good faith and without grudges,” Jibrin said.

He added, “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 or come from a legitimate faction of the party. I will rather wish the party well and go in peace. I beg the party to allow me also go in peace.”

Rejecting claims of unpaid dues, Jibrin stated, “I respectfully request that the party send me the invoice, and I will promptly pay. I have always advocated for harmonious relationships in Kano and Nigeria, so I am appealing to NNPP to stay on the path of decorum without personal attacks or insults as we part ways.”

Addressing speculation that his expulsion was linked to recent interviews, he affirmed, “For the purpose of emphasis, I stand by all the statements I made in the interviews.”

Despite his exit, Jibrin said his relationship with party members will remain cordial.

“I welcome all my supporters who wish to join me in my new journey. But for those who choose to remain in NNPP, I hold no grudges against them, and I look forward to keeping a peaceful and harmonious relationship with them at the local, state, and national levels,” he stated.

Looking ahead, the Kano lawmaker disclosed that he will “carefully weigh all the options before me as I decide on my next political home.”