CURRENT REPORT BLOG new development, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the NNPP (New Nigeria Peoples Party) has taken the decision to expel Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso. This expulsion comes in the wake of Sen. Kwankwaso’s alleged refusal to appear before the party’s Disciplinary Committee to address charges of gross anti-party activities and mismanagement of party and campaign funds.
The Disciplinary Committee’s Invitation
The NNPP’s NEC established a Disciplinary Committee with a mandate to invite Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso to provide a defense against the allegations leveled against him. These allegations primarily revolve around gross anti-party activities and financial improprieties concerning the management of party and campaign funds. Sen. Kwankwaso was given a five-day window to respond to the committee’s invitation.
Warning of Expulsion
The NEC, in setting up the Disciplinary Committee, issued a clear warning that should Sen. Kwankwaso fail to appear before the committee to address the allegations, he would face expulsion from the NNPP. This action was in line with the provisions of the party’s constitution for the year 2022, as amended.
Immediate Expulsion
Abdulsalam Abdulrasaq, the Acting National Publicity Secretary of NNPP, released a statement on Tuesday in Lagos announcing Sen. Kwankwaso’s expulsion from the party. The expulsion took immediate effect due to Sen. Kwankwaso’s refusal to honor the invitations extended by the Disciplinary Committee.
Implications of the Expulsion
Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso’s expulsion from the NNPP has significant implications, not only for the party but also for Nigeria’s political landscape. It underscores the party’s commitment to upholding internal discipline and addressing allegations of misconduct among its members.
Additionally, Sen. Kwankwaso’s future political endeavors may be impacted by this expulsion, as it could affect his eligibility to participate in future party-related activities or elections.
