The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Dr. Rabiu amusa Kwankwaso has resigned his membership of the NNPP.
Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State announced his resignation in a statement he issued on Sunday said that his resignation became necessary due to the current “political trajectory.”
Kwankwaso who apart from being the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, he also served as the National Leader of the NNPP.
Kwankwaso also announced that he would be joining a “new political platform.”
Following the recent visit of the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (PDP), Mr. Peter Obi’s visit to Kano where he held “strategic meeting ” with Kwankwaso, the now former NNPP leader is expected to declare for the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
His full statement reads:
“RESIGNATION FROM THE NEW NIGERIA PEOPLE’S PARTY (NNPP)
“I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect.
“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.
“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.
“I extend my deepest appreciation to the National Chairman, Ajuji Ahmed and the entire National Working Committee for their steadfast support throughout my time. 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.
“We shall continue to collaborate and work together towards charting a better and more prosperous future for our dear nation.