By Uzair Adam
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State has suspended four of its National Assembly members over allegations of anti-party activities.
The state chairman of the party, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, announced the decision while addressing journalists on Monday in Kano.
The affected lawmakers represent Kano South, Rano/Kibiya, Dala Federal, and Rogo/Karaye Federal Constituencies.
They include Kawu Sumaila, Ali Madakin Gini, Sani Rogo, and Kabiru Rurum.
According to Dungurawa, the legislators were elected under the NNPP platform but had recently acted against the party’s principles and directives.
“These members were given complementary tickets during the party elections, but after securing their positions, they began to undermine the party’s interests,” he said.
He cited an instance where Sumaila inaugurated projects at his university in Sumaila without involving party members, describing it as one of the actions deemed contrary to the NNPP’s expectations.
Dungurawa stated that a committee would be established to investigate the matter and provide recommendations on the next steps.
Despite the suspension, he noted that there was still room for reconciliation, saying the lawmakers could be reinstated if their relationship with the party improved.
The development comes amid reports of internal crisis within the NNPP in Kano, with some members allegedly feeling sidelined by the party’s leadership.