Member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accepted his expulsion from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) but accused the party of unfair treatment and failure to follow due process.
Jibrin, who represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, was expelled over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of party dues, charges he strongly denies.
In a statement issued on Saturday evening, Jibrin expressed disappointment over the party’s decision but said he would not challenge it, citing his respect for the party and its members.
“While I would have loved to stay in the NNPP and continue my service to our people and country despite differences on some issues (which I will address elaborately in due course to avoid people being misled), the party has made and announced a decision,” he said.
“I am therefore obliged to accept the decision of the party in good faith and without grudges.”
However, Jibrin criticized the NNPP for not giving him the opportunity to defend himself before the expulsion, suggesting that the process lacked fairness.
“But for the respect I have for the party, its members, and leaders, I would have viewed this action as null and void, as it failed to follow due process or came from a factional group of the party and test it in court,” he added.
“I will rather wish the party well and go in peace. I beg the party to allow me also go in peace.”
The lawmaker, a known ally of NNPP presidential candidate Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, dismissed claims that he failed to pay his party dues.
“I respectfully request that the party send me the invoice, and I will promptly pay,” he said.
He also linked the party’s action to his recent public interviews, noting that:
“For the purpose of emphasis, I stand by all the statements I made in the interviews.”
Despite the fallout, Jibrin emphasized that his relationships with NNPP members remain cordial and that he holds no resentment toward those who continue with the party.
“I welcome all my supporters who wish to join me in my new journey. But for those who chose to remain in NNPP, I hold no grudges against them, and I look forward to keeping a peaceful and harmonious relationship with them both at the local, state, and national levels.”
As for his next political move, Jibrin said he would take time to reflect before announcing his next step.
“I will carefully weigh all the options before me as I decide on my next political home,” he concluded.
