Over forty political associates of former governor of Kano state, Ibrahim Shekarau have pledged allegiance to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), after their principal left the party for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Recall that Shekarau left the NNPP, a party he joined in May from the All Progressives Congress (APC), for the PDP, citing unfair treatment from the party’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
However, supporters of Shekarau who joined the party with him have chosen to stay in the NNPP to work toward its victory in the 2023 General Elections.
The NNPP bigwigs announced their stand in a communique issued at the end of their meeting, which was read by Haruna Isa-Dederi, on Tuesday in Kano.
Isa-Dederi, who is also the member representing Karaye/Rogo Federal Constituency, said that they resolved to remain in the party to exercise their civic rights as enshrined in the constitution.
The statement reads, “We jointly and individually remained members of the Kano NNPP, with an unshaken loyalty and determination to carry the party to success in the forthcoming general elections.
“We shall continue to make sacrifices to our great party to further strengthen its support base.
“We urge all our supporters to equally continue to cooperate with us so that we can be able to take the party to victory.
“We joined the NNPP because of the conviction about the party’s manifesto and principles.
It is determined to address the problems facing the country if given the mandate.”
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