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NNPP Faction Affirms Expulsion of Kwankwaso, Recognizes Governor Abba Kabir as the Party’s Leader

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Kwankwaso and Goveenir Abba Kabir

 

The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to update its records on the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, membership.

The party in a statement on Saturday by its Board of Trustees, BoT, Chairman, Dr Temitope Aluko, also urged the media to respect the NNPP constitution by recognising only officers duly elected in accordance with the party’s constitution.

Mr Aluko said that NNPP chieftains like Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the entire membership of the old National Working Committee, NWC, led by Abbah Kawu had since been expelled and INEC appropriately and duly informed in that regard.

He noted that INEC had no powers to meddle in the internal affairs of a political party.

“Once again, may we use this public space to remind the INEC, through its Chairman, that we have requested for the urgent need to update their records of the National Executive Committee of the NNPP.

“It is instructive to indicate herein that the constitution of the NNPP is supreme and binding on all members, without prejudice to the overarching Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Act.

“With the nation’s Constitution being the unquestionable groundnorm, every other establishment in Nigeria derives its powers of establishment and operations from the said Constitution,” Mr Aluko said.

According to him, the mandate and powers of INEC to register, control and regulate political parties are constitutionally provided and the party is aware of this.

“However, INEC does not have powers to meddle in the internal administration and management of political parties.

“Otherwise, it will be tantamount to avoidable breach of the constitutional rights of Nigerians to freely associate.

“What we try to put across herein is simple and unambiguous.

The extant powers of the board members of the NNPP in relation to resolution of the party’s internal matters are very clear.

“The board has powers to call to order, any member who acts contrary to the its norms,” he said.

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The BOT chairman said that NNPP chieftains like Kwankwaso, Elder Buba Galadima and the sacked and defunct National Working Committee, NWC, led by kawu had been in gross abuse of the constitutional provisions of the new NNPP with impunity.

According to him, the unceremonious exit of its former National Chairman, Prof. Rufai Alkali, Prof. Angwe Samuel and Sen. Suleiman Hunkuyi among others were pointers that all was not well with the internal administration of the party.

He decried issues bothering on corruption, high handedness, lack of transparency and accountability on the part of the defunct NNPP National Working Committee, NWC, members.

He decried issues bothering on corruption, high handedness, lack of transparency and accountability on the part of the defunct NNPP National Working Committee, NWC, members.
All these avoidable acts of gross misconduct led to the invitation of the concerned persons by the Board of Trustees for explanation but they refused to provide answers to the queries.

“Indeed, the board had to invoke its inherent powers by calling them all to order and decisively expelling them.

“The action of the board, having subsequently been ratified by the General Assembly of the Party, has been communicated to the Chairman of INEC, and the commission duly acknowledged same and pledged to update its records.

The surprising and very embarrassing thing today is that INEC is still dealing with the expelled members of the party.

“This is aside the fact that this matter is pending before a Federal High Court, with INEC duly served and notified,” Mr Aluko said.

He said that while the party acknowledged the powers of INEC to regulate and control political parties, the commission should be seen to act as a neutral body to all political parties and try to respect the internal administration of each of the parties.

According to him, under these circumstances, it shall be more responsible on the part of INEC as a regulator, having received a notification, to
Informed decisions.

The chairman of INEC, and the commission itself, shall take a cue from the judiciary at the moment and strive to add value to the ethos of democracy, rule of law and conflict resolution,” he said.

On the media, Mr Aluko said that the practitioners should know that there was no faction in the NNPP.

He added: “Rather, Kwankwaso and the entire membership of the old NWC led by Kawu have since been expelled and INEC appropriately and duly informed in that regard.

“For the avoidance of doubt, the new principal officers of the NNPP are Dr Gilbert Agbo Major as the National Chairman, Comrade Ogini Samuel as the Secretary General and Dr TKO Aluko as the Chairman, Board of Trustees.

Dr Aniebonam Boniface is the Founder and Spiritual Leader of the NNPP and Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State is the Leader of the Party.”

He said that the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, should be allowed to operate without any strings from the INEC.

“By so doing, we shall be adding value to the cause of genuine democracy in Nigeria,” he said

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Late Danzago Shaped Governance and Entrepreneurship – Comrade Waiya

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Kano state commissioner of information and internal affairs Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya has paid condolences visit to the family of Late Alhaji Amadu Haruna Danzago over the death of the renowned politician and businessman.

 

During the visit on Saturday evening, the commissioner described the death as a great loss to Kano, business community and Nigeria as a whole.

 

He said, Dazago’s death has created a wide vacuum in Nigerian politics, and the business community due to his active role in shaping governance and entrepreneurship development.

 

He urged politicians to emulate the leadership qualities of Late Danzago’ who before his death served as managing Director Kano Refuse management and Sanitation Board (REMASAB)

 

” Late Amadu Haruna Danzago will continue to be remembered for his contribution to the economy as a business man, as well as the political space, because throughout his active live was dedicated to serving humanity and building younger generation ”

 

Waiya prayed for the soul of the late elder stateman and for his family to bear the lost.

 

He also extended his condolences to governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and the national leader of the NNPP engineer Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso over the loss.

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Ramping Up Vaccination: Emir of Dass Launched New Incentives’ Program Addition In Bauchi

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To improve routine immunization and retention rates in Bauchi State, His Royal Highness, the Emir of Dass, Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman, and New Incentives All Babies Are Equal (NI-ABAE) launched the All Babies Livelihood Grant program addition. This initiative offers ₦5,000 to caregivers who complete their child’s vaccination schedule.

The launch ceremony took place at the Town Primary Health Care Center (PHCC) Dass, and was organized by the Bauchi State Primary Health Care Development Board (BSPHCDB) with support from NI-ABAE. Attendees included the Executive Chairmen of Dass Local Government Area (LGA) and BSPHCDB, a WHO representative, District Heads, and other traditional and community leaders.

Another cross section of women

Another cross section of women

In his speech, Umar Faruq Abubakar, the Head of Administration of Dass LGA, representing the Chairman, described the launch as a milestone in Bauchi State’s healthcare system. “Today’s event marks the beginning of a new chapter in health service delivery in Bauchi State. The additional NI-ABAE program represents a significant effort to improve access to quality healthcare services and reduce disparities,” he said. He also commended the Bauchi State Emirs, district heads, health workers, and partners for their support in making the ABAE program successful. “Your support, commitment, and collaborative effort are pivotal in ensuring that this program reaches those most need it.”
Dan Asabe Abdullahi, State Director of Public Health, representing the Commissioner of Health, praised the initiative, especially amid economic hardship. “If sustained, this program will help reduce childhood deaths from preventable diseases,” he said. He urged caregivers to give birth in health facilities and complete their children’s immunizations.
“When caregivers bring their infants in for their routine immunizations at a government clinic, the All Babies program.

Cross section of women during the programme

Cross section of women during the programme

Provides a small cash incentive of ₦1,000 for each of the six visits required for her child to complete the immunization schedule, totaling ₦6,000 over 15 months,” explained Nura Muhammad, NI-ABAE Stakeholder Relations Director (SRD). “Now, I am delighted to inform you all here, that upon completion of the immunization schedule, caregivers will now be given a token of ₦5,000 which will make all the cash incentive she received over her 15 months of visits to ₦11,000,” the SRD added.

 

Umar Faruq Head of administration Dass LGA

Umar Faruq Head of administration Dass LGA

The Emir of Dass who also serves as the Co-Chair of the Bauchi State Task Force on Primary Health Care welcomed the program addition. He said the livelihood grant is an intervention at the right time, urging caregivers to utilize it. “In reality, we know that what’s stopping many caregivers from going to the clinic to access care is the lack of transportation fares from their homes to the clinic,” he said. “This support will help ensure children get the protection they need.”
He urged caregivers to stay committed to completing their children’s immunization schedules. “As soon as you give birth, start vaccinations and return for every session until the 15th month. Do not miss any,” he advised. The Emir reassured the people of Bauchi State that traditional leaders fully support the program and will continue to advocate for the health and well-being of their people.

He concluded by thanking NI-ABAE and its partners for their commitment to strengthening immunization in Bauchi State

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Chief Ayo Adebanjo,  Afenifere Leader  Dies at 96

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A foremost nationalist, elder statesman and leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, has died at the age of 96.

The elder statesman died Friday at his residence in Lekki, Lagos, at age 96.

He died peacefully at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State on the morning of Friday, February 14, 2025.

The family confirmed his passing in a statement made available to Channels Television on Friday.

“With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo.

He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025, at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96,” the family statement read.

Adebanjo is survived by his 94-year-old wife, Chief Christy Ayo-Adebanjo, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

“We will forever cherish his commitment to fighting for truth, equity and justice. His belief and struggle for a truly independent and progressive Nigeria was total and this he fought for until he breathed his last breath,” the statement added.

The family said they are consulting with Adebanjo’s friends, associates, numerous interest groups across the length and breadth of Nigeria and beyond, to fine tune plans for a befitting funeral details which will be communicated in due course.

A condolence register has been opened at his residence in Lagos (8, Ayo Adebanjo Close, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos) and  his country home in Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State.

Adebanjo,  a lawyer, a radical politician and a nationalist of Yoruba extraction was born in Isanya Ogbo, a village near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria on April 10, 1928.

He was originally a journalist before going to the United Kingdom to study law. After completing his studies, he was called to the English Bar in 1961.

Chief Adebanjo started politics at an early age, joining the struggle in 1943, as a Zikist, a follower of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe.

However, in 1951 he became a member of the youth wing of the Action Group, and a mentee and political disciple of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo.

He remained active and vocal in Nigerian politics until his death, throwing his weight, alongside his Afenifere group behind the candidacy of Peter Obi of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election.

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