Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) — the platform on which he ran for president in the 2023 poll.
Kwankwaso announced he is leaving the NNPP in a statement
issued on Sunday.
The ex-defence minister said his decision takes immediate
effect.
Kwankwaso, who was national leader of the NNPP, said the
decision to quit was not an easy one and thanked the party for the opportunity
to serve.
“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New
Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect,” he said.
“I seize this opportunity to express my profound gratitude
for the honour and privilege of serving as the Party’s National Leader and its
Presidential Candidate in the 2023 General Elections.
“As a committed and bonafide member of the party, this was
not an easy decision to make.”
Kwankwaso said the current political climate in the country
left him with no other choice.
He said he would align with another political platform that
offers an opportunity to change the nation’s trajectory.
“However, considering the current trajectory of the nation’s
political landscape, which calls for strategic realignment, I have found it
necessary to identify with another political platform that offers the best
opportunity to effectively change the nation,” he said.
Kwankwaso thanked Ajuji Ahmed, national chairman of the
party, and members of the national working committee (NWC).
He also appreciated members of the board of trustees and the
national executive committee.
Kwankwaso thanked party leaders across all levels, including
ward and state structures.
He also acknowledged supporters of the Kwankwasiyya
movement.
“I extend my deepest appreciation to the National Chairman,
Ajuji Ahmed and the entire National Working Committee for their steadfast
support throughout my time,” he said.
“I also thank the Board of Trustees, the National Executive
Committee, and all levels of leadership across the party — from the ward to the
state level, as well as the legacy members of the party and all followers of
the Kwankwasiyya Movement for their dedication and commitment to our shared
mission.”
Kwankwaso said he remains committed to working with
political stakeholders towards a better future for Nigeria.
“We shall continue to collaborate and work together towards
charting a better and more prosperous future for our dear nation,” he said.
On Saturday, the Kwankwasiyya movement shared that Kwankwaso
will join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday.
Kwankwaso held meetings with Kano ADC leaders and Rauf
Aregbesola, national secretary of the ADC, last week.
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