Climax Of Internal Wrangling: NNPP Suspends Kano Gov Yusuf For Six Months

By Ayodele Oni

For spearheading what is termed illegal national convention, Board of Trustees and National Working Committee, (NWC) of a faction of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has approved the suspension of the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf for six months over alleged involvement in anti party activities.

National Secretary of the party, Oginni Olaposi Sunday, disclosed this on Tuesday, at its headquarters in Abuja.

Oginni said the suspension of the governor was a culmination of a recent invitation extended to him to appear before a disciplinary committee to explain infractions on the party constitution.

The Secretary also disclosed that Gov Yusuf was expected to appear before the committee to explain why having been elected on the NNPP’s platform and a national officer of  NNPP, participated in an illegal/factional national convention organized by the Kwankwasiya group in Abuja on April 6, 2024.

Briefing the media on latest development concerning the party, Oginni said, “We called this conference to intimate you on the developments resulting from the recent invitation extended to Gov. Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano to appear before a disciplinary committee to explain infractions on the party constitution.

“Nigerians need to know the position of the New Nigeria People’s Party following the failure of the governor to appear before the Disciplinary Committee as directed by the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People’s Party at the National Headquarters located at Willand Plaza, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.

“He is to explain the reason why His Excellency who was elected on the party’s platform and a national figure of NNPP participated in an illegal/ factional national convention held by the kwankwasiya group at A Class Event Centre, Wuse 2 Abuja on Saturday 6th April, 2024.

“In Accordance with Article 39 sub section 4 of our Constitution a Disciplinary Committee headed by Barrister Monday Mawah as Chairman and Prince Adetoyese Omakanye as Secretary was set up and Gov Abba was expected to appear before it on Monday 15th April 2024 but failed and never give any reason for his inability to appear.

“In accordance with Article 39.0, 39(1-4) on disciplinary procedures, His Excellency Abba Yusuf was availed with an unfettered opportunity to explore all openings to resolve the issues being investigated as stipulated therein in relation to allegations of gross misconduct brought against him, he however failed to take advantage of this by not appearing.

“His Excellency Gov Abba Yusuf who was expected to appear and explain to the Committee the reason why Article 39.6 (e,f & g) shall not be invoked as sanctions against him as a member of New Nigeria People’s Party failed.

“The Committee submitted its report including recommendations for the urgent consideration of the National Working Committee.

“The leadership of NNPP in order to strengthen our internal disciplinary and democratic measures most especially in the area of Party supremacy without prejudice is left with no any other options than to decisively take necessary action according to the letters of NNPP constitution 2022 as amended.

“With the approval of the Board of Trustees of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and unanimous decision of the National Woking Committee (NWC) of our great party His Excellency, Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State is hereby suspended for six months with immediate effect.”