- The clarification comes amid growing speculation following the departure of several prominent NNPP figures
- Yusuf insisted that the NNPP remains independent and has not committed itself to any political alliance
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has denied reports suggesting it plans to dissolve its political structure in support of an alleged presidential ticket involving Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.
Speaking after the party’s 11th National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, Eko Hot Blog gathered that NNPP National Chairman, Bala Yusuf, said there was no agreement between the party and either Kwankwaso or any other political platform regarding the 2027 presidential election.
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The clarification comes amid growing speculation following the departure of several prominent NNPP figures, including Kwankwaso and former National Publicity Secretary, Ladipo Johnson, to the NDC.
The party has also suffered significant losses in Kano State, where Governor Abba Yusuf and many of his aides recently defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Despite these setbacks, Yusuf insisted that the NNPP remains independent and has not committed itself to any political alliance.
He explained that the party’s recent decision not to field a presidential candidate in 2027 should not be interpreted as support for any individual or political party.
Instead, the NNPP intends to evaluate candidates presented by other parties before deciding whether to enter into an alliance.
According to him, the country’s current challenges require political parties to focus on competence and credibility rather than merely participating in elections for the sake of it.
Yusuf stated that the NNPP would only consider partnerships with parties whose ideology, constitution and manifesto align with its own principles.
He added that no preferred party has been identified at the moment, stressing that discussions on possible alliances would be guided by the quality of candidates and shared political objectives.
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