Party Members Question Exclusion of Governor Abba Yusuf and Kwankwaso
Controversy has erupted within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano following Senator Kawu Sumaila’s decision to invite opposition figures, including the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, to his personal ceremonies while excluding key NNPP leaders.
Senator Sumaila, who represents Kano South Senatorial District under the NNPP, had defected from the APC before the 2023 elections due to internal party disputes. His recent actions have fueled speculation about a possible return to the APC.
On February 21, Mr. Jibrin led a Senate delegation to the wedding of Mr. Sumaila’s children in Sumaila town, Kano. The wedding, conducted by Professor Salisu Shehu, the Imam of Sumaila Jumaat Mosque, was also attended by APC’s national chairman, Ganduje.
In a statement, Mr. Jibrin confirmed their presence at the event, extending well wishes to the newlyweds.
Similarly, on February 22, both Ganduje and Jibrin attended the first convocation ceremony of Al-Istiqama University, a private institution reportedly founded by Senator Sumaila.
NNPP Members Express Discontent
Many NNPP members have voiced concerns over Sumaila’s choice of guests, questioning why he failed to invite Kano State
