The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has officially apologized to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over recent remarks made by its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
In a statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday, the NNPP distanced itself from Kwankwaso’s comments, describing them as “reckless, unprovoked, and entirely personal.”
Oginni clarified that Kwankwaso no longer holds any position in the party and is not authorized to speak on its behalf.
“Senator Kwankwaso is no longer a member of the New Nigeria People’s Party,” he stated.
“His recent comments are those of the Kwankwasia movement, which is not affiliated with our political structure.”
The party stressed that it was originally established in 2002 by Dr. Boniface Okechukwu Aniebonam, who remains its founding father and current Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Oginni also referenced a ruling from the FCT High Court in Abuja on April 3, which reaffirmed Dr. Aniebonam and Dr. Agbo Gilbert Major as the legitimate leaders of the party.
Oginni condemned the use of the party’s name for what he termed “political rascality,” urging the media and the public to stop identifying Kwankwaso as a NNPP leader.
“We offer an unreserved apology to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC leadership, especially Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje,” he added.
He further disclosed that many former NNPP members under Kwankwaso’s faction had begun questioning his legitimacy.
“The original certificate of registration remains with our founder, Dr. Aniebonam,” Oginni said, reaffirming the NNPP’s dedication to constructive opposition and national development.
via: Information Nigeria
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