The New Nigeria People’s Party has formally distanced itself from the Kwankwasiya group and The National Movement, urging them to cease presenting themselves as part of the party’s membership and leadership.
In a letter dated March 20, 2025, which was shared with journalists, the NNPP reminded the groups of the importance of adhering to the Memorandum of Understanding that was in effect until its conclusion in 2023.
The NNPP emphasized that the leaders of the groups, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso and Elder Buba Galadima, must recognize the termination of the MoU, which was established before the 2023 presidential elections.
According to the letter, co-signed by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam, the Founder and Chairman of the NNPP Board of Trustees, and Dr. Agbo Major, the National Chairman, the correspondence was also sent to the Inspector General of Police and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
It is important to note that the NNPP had previously entered into an MoU with the Kwankwasiya Movement, led by Kwankwaso, and TNM, led by Galadima, allowing them to use the party’s platform during the 2023 presidential elections, where Kwankwaso was the party’s candidate. The MoU was intended to conclude after the election. However, disputes arose when the NNPP notified the groups in July 2023 about the termination of the agreement.
In response, the groups expressed dissatisfaction and continued to act as though they were still members of the party, ultimately leading to the expulsion of several individuals associated with them for engaging in activities deemed harmful to the party.
“Please refer to our earlier letter of 28/7/2023 wherein we, the NNPP, duly communicated to you our withdrawal from the Memorandum of Understanding previously entered into by you—the Kwankwasiya group and the NNPP,” the letter stated.
“It has, however, since we noticed that you are still holding yourselves out as an integral part of the NNPP membership and leadership. You must forthwith desist from this fraudulent and heinous posturing because the structure and leadership of the NNPP has, since 28 July 2023, reverted to the original founders and leaders of the Party. You are advised to be properly guided and desist from deceiving unsuspecting members of the public,” the letter added.
