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The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has officially distanced itself from the Kwankwasiya Movement and The National Movement (TNM), warning them to stop claiming membership or leadership roles within the party.
In a letter dated March 20, 2025, and sent to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), NNPP emphasized that its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the two groups ended in 2023 and should be respected.
The letter, signed by Dr. Boniface Aniebonam (Founder and Chairman of NNPP Board of Trustees) and Dr. Agbo Major (National Chairman), specifically addressed Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso (Kwankwasiya leader) and Elder Buba Galadima (TNM leader), urging them to stop identifying with NNPP.
NNPP had initially partnered with these groups for the 2023 presidential election, allowing Kwankwaso to run as its candidate. However, after the election, the party terminated the agreement in July 2023.
Despite this, the groups continued associating themselves with NNPP, leading to expulsions of some members for anti-party activities.
The letter warned:
“You must forthwith desist from this fraudulent and heinous posturing… The structure and leadership of NNPP have, since July 28, 2023, reverted to its original founders.”
The development signals a further breakdown in relations between NNPP and the Kwankwasiya/TNM groups, which had played a significant role in the party’s 2023 election campaign.
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