NNPP denies adopting Tinubu as candidate, clarifies actions of individuals not the same as party decision
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
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“There are two separate issues here: individuals within the party who may be eyeing the APC, and the party itself as an institution.
“Let me start with the party. It is not unusual for parties to explore collaboration in the interest of national stability. What is important is the survival of our democracy.
“However, I can tell you categorically that as a party, the NNPP has not made any decision to adopt or align with President Tinubu or the APC” – Major, NNPP Chairman.
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New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has dismissed reports that it may adopt Bola Tinubu as its presidential candidate in 2027 over Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi who are also jostling to win the Villa.
NNPP National Chairman Agbo Major clarified that the NNPP has not made such a decision – amid the wave of defections from leading opposition party members to Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Well, there are two separate issues here: individuals within the party who may be eyeing the APC, and the party itself as an institution,” Major explained to DAILY POST.
“Let me start with the party. It is not unusual for parties to explore collaboration in the interest of national stability. What is important is the survival of our democracy.
“However, I can tell you categorically that as a party, the NNPP has not made any decision to adopt or align with President Tinubu or the APC.”
He stressed that some former NNPP members, particularly Rabiu Kwankwaso, who have been expelled from the party, are leaning towards the APC, but acting on their own, not on behalf of the NNPP.
On the possibility of Kano Governor Abba Yusuf joining the APC, Major said: “His case is quite peculiar. He came into the NNPP through Kwankwaso’s movement and was given the party’s ticket. By God’s grace, he won.
“But since assuming office, he has been under intense control from Kwankwaso, who dictates his every move from Abuja.
“The Governor has been politically suffocated and unable to freely govern the good people of Kano State. If his decision to leave the NNPP is to free himself from that stranglehold and better serve his people, then it’s understandable.
“His situation is not the same as those of Bayelsa or Enugu Governors. So if he eventually joins the APC, we won’t hold it against him. What matters is that he’s able to serve his people effectively.”
Could Kwankwaso and Yusuf ever coexist in the APC?
“That’s a very valid question. I am not privy to whatever discussions they may be having, but I can tell you that it would be very difficult for both men to work together under one roof again, unless the Governor chooses to completely surrender himself.
“Kwankwaso is known to be extremely domineering. In his political movement, subservience to him is total.”
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