Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa has quit the NNPP after his expulsion by the Kwankwasiyya faction, saying he accepts the decision in good faith and will consult before deciding his next move

Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa has formally announced his departure from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), just hours after the Kwankwasiyya loyalist faction expelled him from the party.

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In a statement personally signed on Saturday, Kofa described the expulsion as a “rude shock” but said he had accepted the decision in good faith.

“While I would have loved to stay in the NNPP and continue my service to our people and country despite differences on some issues, the party has made and announced a decision.

I am therefore obliged to accept the decision in good faith and without grudges. I beg the party to allow me also go in peace,” he said.

Kofa, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, defended remarks he made in a recent television interview, insisting that they did not amount to anti-party activity.

“I strongly believe the contents of the interview I granted a few days ago should not warrant such a heavy penalty. It is in tandem with the core principles of our party which allow for dissenting views. For the purpose of emphasis, I stand by all the statements I made,” he stated.

He faulted the process leading to his expulsion, alleging that he was denied a fair hearing.

“No invitation was extended to me to explain myself by any organ of the party, thereby neglecting the principle of fair hearing, due process and justice that the NNPP itself demands from others,” he said.

On allegations of non-payment of party dues, Kofa denied ever refusing to meet his obligations. “I respectfully request the party to send me the invoice and I will promptly pay. There is no need to go to court over such matters,” he added.

Despite the fallout, Kofa expressed gratitude for the support he received during his time in the NNPP and appealed for civility as both sides part ways.

“I am appealing to NNPP to stay on the path of decorum without personal attacks or abuses as we part ways. For me, relationships will continue irrespective of party affiliation,” he said.

The lawmaker, who once served as Director-General of the Tinubu Support Groups before joining the NNPP in 2022, said he would consult widely before announcing his next political move.

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“I will carefully weigh all the options before me as I decide on my next political home. So help me God,” he concluded.