NNPP Warns Atiku: Keep Kwankwaso’s Name Out of Your Mouth

NNPP Abuja, October 8, 2023 – The political landscape in Nigeria continues to heat up as the opposition parties react to the recent allegations made by Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flagbearer, against President Tinubu. In a stern response to Atiku’s call for support in challenging President Tinubu’s victory, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has issued a warning, urging Atiku and the PDP to refrain from dragging former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, into their political battle.

NNPP’s Strong Stance

During a press conference held in Abuja on Saturday, October 7, Prince Nwaeze Onu, the acting deputy national chairman of the NNPP, addressed the media and expressed the party’s position. He made it clear that the NNPP is not involved in any legal challenge against President Tinubu, distinguishing their stance from that of Atiku and the PDP.

Onu cautioned Atiku and his party, stating, “We will not be seen as an interloper in the case. The NNPP did not appeal the election result because of its love for Nigeria.”

This statement underscores NNPP’s decision to refrain from entering legal disputes over the election result. The party’s leadership emphasized that they are not challenging President Tinubu’s victory and, therefore, should not be drawn into the controversy initiated by Atiku’s recent allegations.

Atiku’s Forged Certificate Allegations

The latest uproar in Nigerian politics was sparked by Atiku Abubakar’s press conference on Thursday, October 5. During the conference, Atiku made allegations that President Tinubu had submitted a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He called for support from key political figures, including Rabiu Kwankwaso and Peter Obi from the Labour Party, to join him in what he termed “sanitizing Nigeria’s political space.”

Atiku’s appeal for support was met with mixed reactions, with Peter Obi and the Labour Party swiftly rejecting his call. The NNPP has now joined the chorus of voices rejecting Atiku’s request, making it clear that they do not wish to be entangled in a legal dispute that does not concern them.

The Ongoing Political Drama

As Nigeria continues to grapple with the aftermath of the 2023 presidential election, the political drama shows no sign of abating. The NNPP’s warning to Atiku and the PDP underscores the complexity of the situation, with various parties and individuals jockeying for position and influence in the country’s political landscape.

While President Tinubu’s victory remains undisputed, the allegations surrounding his academic records have added a new layer of intrigue to an already tumultuous political climate. The coming weeks and months are likely to see further developments and reactions as Nigeria’s political stakeholders navigate these uncharted waters.