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November 27, 2023

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 IFMNEWS

Kano Women Protest, Fault Appeal Court Verdict On Gov Election

Hundreds of women in the ancient city of Kano marched to the State Police Command yesterday to protest the recent Court of Appeal judgment that sacked Governor Abba Yusuf.

Despite police warnings against protests, the women sang songs in support of Yusuf while carrying placards with various inscriptions such as “Our mandate must be restored,” “Injustice exposed in CTC,” and “Kano voted for Abba,” among others.

The women began their march from the residence of former Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso. They headed for the Kano State Police Command Headquarters in Bompai to hand over their letter of protest.

However, on their way to the Bompai area, they were intercepted by teams of police officers and Nigerian Correctional Service personnel, who escorted them peacefully to their destination.

One of the protesters spoke with newsmen.

Speaking in a separate interview, the Majority Leader at the Kano State House of Assembly, Usaini Lawan, also said the people do not support the court judgement.

November 22, 2023

November 22, 2023 IFMNEWS

NNPP Applauds Atiku, Welcomes Merger Of Opposition Parties

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has described it as a welcome development, following former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's proposal that opposition parties merge to defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election.

At a press conference in Abuja, the Acting National Chairman of the party, Abba Ali, said the merger of opposition parties before the 2015 elections led to the defeat of the then-ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) by the APC.

ALI stated that the NNPP sees the call from the PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, as patriotic, for which it unreservedly commends him.

He restated the party’s earlier stance that, while it fully embraces the initiative and applauds it as a matter of necessity, it looks at it from a much larger perspective and considers all factors inherent in it.

November 17, 2023

November 17, 2023 IFMNEWS

LP, NNPP, APC Pour Cold Water On Atiku’s Merger Proposal

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has said it is not interested in the merger offer proposed by Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP).

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Abdulrazaq Abdulsalam, the NNPP said it is an independent political group that values inclusivity and maintains a non-partisan approach.

Abdulsalam said it is crucial to note that those engaging in the merger talk have been expelled from NNPP, and the party currently faces internal conflicts, pending court resolutions.

The statement therefore said until proven otherwise, its internal matters take precedence.

It emphasized that the resolution of the Board of Trustees remains that the Abba Kawu-led NWC is dissolved and its 2023 Presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, remains expelled from the party.

November 16, 2023

November 16, 2023 IFMNEWS

Support Kwankwaso In 2027 If You Want To Be Relevant — NNPP Tells Atiku

The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has advised Alhaji Atiku Abubakar to align forces with Rabiu Kwankwaso and support him for the 2027 presidential race to maintain political relevance.

This recommendation follows Atiku's call for major opposition parties to form a coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

During a meeting with a delegation from the national executive committee of the Inter-Party Advisory Council on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, Atiku emphasized the necessity of robust opposition to prevent Nigeria from veering towards a one-party state. In a statement by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku expressed concerns about the APC's alleged move towards a one-party dictatorship, warning of adverse consequences for democracy if not countered.

However, the NNPP has characterized Atiku's suggestion of a merger as a belated remedy. Responding to the proposal, Yakubu Shendam, the National Publicity Secretary of the NNPP, stated that the party would only entertain Atiku's proposal if he threw his weight behind Kwankwaso's bid for the presidency in 2027.

Shendam remarked, "This is like medicine after death. If there is any future collaboration, it should not be as a result of emotions. We are going because we have a gladiator who can take over Nigeria." He emphasized the belief that Kwankwaso can lead the nation independently.

The NNPP clarified that it would not align with individuals influenced by emotions, expressing contentment with Kwankwaso as its national leader. Shendam conveyed, "We are calling on Atiku as an elder brother to close ranks with Kwankwaso if he wants to be relevant in 2027."

Meanwhile, the APC criticized Atiku's concerns about Nigeria slipping into a one-party state, dismissing them as "baseless and irrational." In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Felix Morka, the APC attributed Atiku's perspective to the repeated defeats of his party at the polls. Morka advised Atiku to rejuvenate his party and avoid involving the APC in what he termed "their combined predicament."

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