The national leadership of the opposition New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has disassociated itself from a controversial letter allegedly instructing party members in the National Assembly to criticise President Bola Tinubu and the federal government over the ongoing Kano Emirate crisis.
The letter, which was reportedly signed by Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, urged NNPP lawmakers to take a critical stance against the government’s actions in Kano. However, in a letter dated 2nd July 2024 and addressed to the Senate President, the NNPP’s leadership firmly distanced itself from this directive.
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Titled “Re: Need for NNPP Federal Lawmakers to Make Urgent and Concerted Efforts to End Immediately the Siege on Kano by Agents of Federal Government,” the letter was signed by NNPP National Chairman Agbo Gilbert Major and National Secretary Comrade Oginni Olaposi Sunday. It called on the Senate leadership to disregard the unauthorised communication.
The letter stated: “Our attention has been drawn to a letter dated the 24th June 2024 with the above-quoted heading and signed by one Dr. Ajuji Ahmed addressed to members of the National Assembly. We wish to state clearly and for the records that the letter written by the said Dr. Ajuji Ahmed was without the mandate and authorisation of the legally recognised leadership of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
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“On the subject of the disputes concerning the Kano Emirate we hereby state as follows: That the principle of the party remains focused on the development and wellbeing of Nigerians. That the matter is currently before competent courts of law and any interference by the National Assembly would further complicate the situation in Kano.
“The avoidable tension generated as a result of the actions of the State Government in Kano necessitates the need for vigilance and enhanced security in Kano State to avoid a breakdown of law and order. It is therefore necessary for the National Assembly to align with the position that would guarantee the protection of lives and properties of our people.
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The New Nigeria People’s Party as a registered political party in Nigeria is not interested in engaging in controversy with any Federal Agency, particularly security institutions. The letter and any form of representation by the said Ajuji Ahmed should be disregarded.”
This clarification follows earlier exposure of the purported letter by a pro-democracy group, Progressives League of Youth Voters.
