Tension in NNPP as Factions Battle Over Kwankwaso’s 2027 Silence
Crisis appears to be deepening within the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as internal factions clash over the political future of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the party’s 2023 presidential flagbearer.
Party insiders say Kwankwaso’s ongoing silence over his plans for the 2027 elections has sparked growing unease among his supporters, leaving many confused and uncertain about the party’s direction. Some of his loyalists are reportedly defecting to other political camps or aligning with emerging presidential hopefuls.
“He hasn’t informed anyone—either publicly or in private—about his next move,” a close ally confided. “This silence is weakening the structure we’ve built. People are leaving because they don’t know where he stands.”
This atmosphere of uncertainty is further fuelling factional disputes within the party. The anti-Kwankwaso camp, led by Agbo Major, has been vocal in its criticism, describing Kwankwaso as divisive and claiming his exit would be a “blessing in disguise.”
The faction’s National Secretary, Olaposi Oginni, accused Kwankwaso of attempting to turn the NNPP into his “personal property,” branding him a political liability rather than an asset.
Conversely, the pro-Kwankwaso bloc, headed by Ajuji Ahmed, has continued to defend the former Kano governor, hailing him as a visionary leader with strong grassroots and national appeal.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Oladipo Johnson, reaffirmed that Kwankwaso remains fully committed to the NNPP, despite speculations about potential defections.
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“Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is still with the NNPP,” Johnson insisted. “His popularity extends beyond the party. Many political parties are courting him, but at the appropriate time, his position will be made clear.”
As the 2027 elections draw nearer, analysts warn that the ongoing infighting may further weaken the NNPP’s standing ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested electoral cycle.