13 NNPP Federal Lawmakers Deny Alleged Defection Plan

Members of the House of Representatives elected on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) have distanced themselves from rumours making the rounds that they were planning to dump their party to other political parties.

The lawmakers, linked to the Kwankwasiya Movement in Kano State, reaffirmed their total and unwavering loyalty to NNPP and its visionary leadership.

The opposition lawmakers, numbering 13, stated these at a press conference addressed by Hon. Garba Diso in Abuja on Thursday.

This is just as two NNPP lawmakers from Kano State, Hon. Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, and Hon. Sagir Koki, earlier formally defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at resumed plenary of the House on Thursday.

However, speaking with journalists, Diso described as false and malicious, reports circulating across various social media platforms and other channels, alleging that “the Kwankwasiya lawmakers” in the Green Chamber were planning to defect to other political parties.

“We wish to categorically debunk these unfounded rumours and urge the general public, our supporters, and well-meaning Nigerians to disregard such misleading claims.

“These rumours are nothing but the handiwork of political detractors who are threatened by the growing influence, unity, and resilience of the NNPP and the Kwankwasiya family particularly in Kano State and across Nigeria.

“Let it be clearly understood that as lawmakers, our constitutional responsibilities demand constructive engagement with colleagues across party lines in the interest of national development.

“Our interactions with members of other political parties should not be misconstrued as disloyalty or an indication of defection. Rather, it reflects our commitment to bipartisan cooperation aimed at advancing good governance, national unity, and progress for all Nigerians.

“We remain steadfast in our allegiance to the NNPP and the Kwankwasiya ideology, which stands for justice, equity, inclusiveness, and people-centered governance. No amount of misinformation or propaganda will shake our faith in the movement or in the leadership.

“Finally, we reaffirm our collective dedication to promoting effective governance, quality education, accessible healthcare, youth empowerment, and improved living standards for every Nigerian. We stand firm, united, and loyal to the NNPP, to the Kwankwasiya Movement, and to the people we serve,” he stated.