By Ibrahim Muhammad
The National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared that the party is fully repositioned to play a decisive role in Nigeria’s democratic future, stressing that unity, discipline and internal democracy remain its strongest assets ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso made the call in Abuja at the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting and National Convention, where the NNPP reviewed the outcome of its nationwide congresses and prepared to elect new national officers.
He urged party members to attend the convention and support the emergence of a new leadership that would steer the party for the next four years.
He said the NNPP had successfully conducted rancour-free congresses at the ward, local government, state and zonal levels, describing the development as a clear demonstration of the party’s growing organisational strength and commitment to democratic values. According to him, continuity, discipline and internal cohesion would be critical to the party’s success in the coming elections.
“We may not be the biggest party numerically today, but I strongly believe we are the most organised, most committed and most disciplined party in Nigeria. At this stage before elections, it is not numbers that matter most, but unity, understanding and commitment,” Kwankwaso said.
He commended party leaders and members across the country for quietly and efficiently concluding the congresses, noting that many Nigerians were unaware the exercise had been completed nationwide due to the party’s orderly approach.
Kwankwaso also congratulated the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), assuring the commission of the NNPP’s cooperation and support, and stressing that credible elections are fundamental to Nigeria’s stability.
Earlier in his address, the NNPP National Chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, described the National Convention as a critical moment in the party’s journey, as delegates were set to elect new national officers following the expiration of the tenure of the current leadership elected in 2022.
He said the party had been repositioned, restructured and strengthened as a major stakeholder in Nigeria’s democratic process, adding that all eyes were now on the NNPP to provide a credible alternative for national leadership.
In his remarks, the Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by his deputy, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, praised Kwankwaso’s leadership, describing him as a leader of courage, wisdom and foresight who had guided the party through turbulent times.
He said the NNPP-led government in Kano State had demonstrated that good governance and dividends of democracy were achievable.
Gwarzo noted that from reports across the states and the conduct of party members, no other party currently matches the NNPP in terms of organisation and grassroots presence.
He also commended the national leadership of the party under Dr. Ajuji Ahmed for remaining focused despite political challenges.
The National Secretary of the party, Mr. Dipo Olayoku, said that despite sustained legal and political attacks by former members, the judiciary and INEC had consistently upheld the rule of law in matters concerning the NNPP.
He added that the performance of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and other elected NNPP officials was proof that the party had moved past its challenges and emerged stronger.
