The National Chairman of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, has accused a group of expelled members of attempting to disrupt the party.
Speaking at the Annual INEC Verification Exercise in Abuja on Thursday, Ahmed claimed that these expelled members were spreading false information, falsely asserting that they had taken control of the party’s management.
Ahmed pointed out that the presence of the Independent National Electoral Commission at the event confirmed that his faction of the party is the legitimate one. He stated that the involvement of INEC in the verification process served as proof of the authenticity of hisx faction and underscored the party’s continued standing, according to Daily Post.
The NNPP leader also addressed the ongoing efforts of the expelled members, alleging that they were being used by another party to create division and unrest within the ranks of the NNPP. He assured the public that despite these challenges, the party remains in control of Kano State and will continue to act as a constructive opposition in other regions.
Dr. Ahmed emphasized that while the NNPP is a democratic party, it would not tolerate any members engaging in anti-party activities. He made it clear that all members must remain disciplined and operate within the party’s constitutional framework, adding that the internal mechanisms of the party would be protected.
“We have a group of expelled former members of our party who have made themselves tools in the hands of another party and are being used to cause disunity and disaffection within the ranks of the New Nigeria People’s Party,” Ahmed said.
“The fact that the electoral umpire, the regulator of parties, INEC, have come here today to perform their statutory duty, shows that we have been, we are, and by God’s grace, shall continue to be the New Nigeria Peoples Party.
“Furthermore, we intend to continue to play our role as the ruling party in Kano State, and a viable and constructive opposition in all other parts of the country.
“Let me sound a note of warning to our members. This is a democratic party. However, we shall not tolerate members who engage in anti-party activities to do so with impunity. No matter how highly placed, all members are expected to remain disciplined and operate within the ambit of our Constitution.
“The internal mechanisms of our party shall be guarded jealously,” he added.
