By Peter Omopo
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has issued a formal apology to President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) over recent verbal attacks launched by its former presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
In a statement released on Sunday in Lagos, the NNPP’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Oginni Olaposi, disassociated the party from Kwankwaso’s remarks and emphasised that he no longer represents the NNPP in any capacity.
“We hereby tender an unreserved apology to President Tinubu and the entire APC family, led by Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, for the unwarranted insults, abuse, and maligning statements issued by Kwankwaso,” Olaposi stated.
He added that the party had officially terminated its Memorandum of Understanding with the Kwankwasiya Movement, warning Kwankwaso against using the NNPP’s platform to make further political statements.
“Kwankwaso should stop parading himself as a member of our party and using the NNPP’s name to launch attacks against the APC and the Presidency,” Olaposi said. “He was expelled long ago and should look inwards rather than blame others if his followers are now joining the APC.”
The development signals an official break between the NNPP and its once-prominent figurehead, as the party seeks to reposition itself ahead of future political engagements.
