Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Citing Political Realignment
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former governor and presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections, has announced his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) effective immediately. In a statement released on Sunday, he described the decision as difficult but necessary, attributing it to the shifting dynamics within Nigeria's political space.
Kwankwaso emphasized the need to identify a political platform that offers the best opportunity to effect change in the nation. He expressed gratitude to the party's leadership, particularly to the national chairman Ajuji Ahm, and acknowledged the support he received from the NNPP during his tenure.
Despite his resignation, Kwankwaso reaffirmed his loyalty to the Kwankwasiyya movement and indicated a desire to continue collaborating with party members to work towards a better future for Nigeria. The announcement does not specify which political platform he may align with following his resignation.
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