Nigeria NNPP crisis takes centre stage as Ajuji speaks on expulsions, 2027 plans, alliances and rising insecurity in an exclusive interview

National Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Ahmed Ajuji, has dismissed concerns over a lingering leadership dispute, insisting that the Nigeria NNPP crisis often mentioned by critics is merely a misrepresentation of internal disciplinary measures taken by the party.

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Speaking in an interview, he said those claiming to lead a rival group were expelled legitimately after refusing to honour invitations from the disciplinary committee.

Ajuji explained that the party had faced as many as eighteen court cases filed by the expelled members, but none succeeded.

He said the only court decision briefly obtained by the group in Abia State was later set aside after the proper NNPP leadership challenged the ruling. According to him, INEC records make it clear who currently runs the party.

He attributed ongoing noise around the NNPP’s congresses to the same expelled group, insisting that the nationwide ward congress held this week proceeded without any legal restraint.

He rejected the claim that the party belongs to the Kwankwasiya bloc, stressing that the NNPP contains several political movements and does not operate as the personal possession of any individual.

Ajuji said the perception that the party relies heavily on Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso is misleading. He described the former Kano State governor as only one member of the party, adding that even he is subject to discipline if he breaches party rules.

He noted that strong personalities exist in every major party but do not equate to ownership.

On the question of retaining Kano State in 2027, Ajuji expressed confidence that the NNPP will not only hold the state but also win additional states across the country.

He argued that defections of lawmakers do not weaken the party, describing party allegiance as a matter of personal choice and interest.

Ajuji confirmed that discussions are ongoing with various political blocs on possible alliances, coalitions or mergers ahead of the 2027 election. He said the NNPP presidential ticket is open to all Nigerians and not reserved for Kwankwaso.

He added that the party would back any aspirant committed to its principles, particularly its focus on the welfare of the ordinary citizen.

He outlined the party’s policy priorities, including improving access to education, ending medical tourism within four years and investing heavily in security.

He said Nigeria has the resources to defeat insurgency but lacks the political will to deploy the security forces effectively.

Ajuji said insecurity in the North stems from poverty, unemployment and neglect. He argued that young people turn to violence because they see no meaningful future.

He criticised the government for deploying Nigerian troops to secure Guinea-Bissau while failing to secure communities at home, describing the contradiction as avoidable.

He assessed President Bola Tinubu’s administration as one marked by hardship, hunger and fear. He said economic policies should not impose today’s suffering for the mere hope of future benefits, arguing that a responsible government must balance both periods effectively.

He rejected claims that some northern politicians are fuelling insecurity to undermine the President. According to him, it is illogical for any leader to destroy his own region for political advantage.

He said genuine security will only come when the economy creates opportunities for young people, allowing them to choose legitimate work instead of turning to crime.

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Throughout the conversation, Ajuji maintained that the Nigeria NNPP Crisis narrative is exaggerated and distracts from the party’s broader ambitions for 2027, where it hopes to present itself as a bold and credible national alternative.