The Kano State Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Hashimu Suleiman Dungurawa, has publicly backed the decision of some NNPP lawmakers to meet with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, despite ongoing tensions between the two parties in the state. This development comes amid deepening internal crises within both the NNPP and APC, which analysts warn could shape the political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Dungurawa’s support for dialogue reflects a pragmatic approach as the NNPP grapples with factional disputes and the recent suspension of Senator Kawu Sumaila and three House of Representatives members over alleged anti-party activities, including their association with APC leaders at public events. The state NNPP chairman emphasized the importance of maintaining open channels of communication, even as the party leadership cited disloyalty and non-compliance with party directives as grounds for the suspensions.
The lawmakers’ engagement with the APC chairman follows a series of high-profile defections and public meetings, such as the attendance of APC chieftains at Senator Kawu’s family events, which have further strained relations within the NNPP. Dungurawa’s stance suggests an awareness of the shifting political alliances in Kano and the need for the NNPP to manage internal divisions while responding to external overtures from the APC, which is actively seeking to reclaim its influence in the state.
Observers note that the outcome of these interactions and the NNPP’s ability to resolve its internal wrangling will be crucial as both parties position themselves for the 2027 elections.
