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Terrorism: NNPP Breaks Silence To US Move To Blacklist Kwankwaso
The leadership of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has reacted to the United States Government’s move to blacklist Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano State. The party reacting to the US Congress’s proposal to impose a visa ban on Kwankwao, its former presidential candidate, called for an investigation into the process and the allegations.
Recall that US Congressman, Riley Moore and some other lawmakers sponsored a bill seeking to sanction Kwankwaso, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN) and the Fulani herders over allegations of gruesome killings and severe religious freedom violations.
However, the National Publicity Secretary of NNPP, Ladipo Johnson demanded that Kwankwaso be cleared.
According to Johnson, the claim that Kwankwaso is involved in any form of religious freedom violation can be described as a contrived action against an innocent man.
Stating that the former governor’s dossier is in the public domain for anyone who cares to see, Johnson said Kwankwaso has no relationship with religious fundamentalism in Nigeria.
He further linked the US Congressmen’s attempt to sanction Kwankwaso to the former governor’s reaction towards the recent designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by President Donald Trump.
Kwankwaso, shortly after Trump’s proclamation of Nigeria as a CPC, had taken to X to caution the US against oversimplified characterisations of Nigeria’s internal challenges.
The former governor in his post maintained that Nigeria is a sovereign nation whose people face different threats from outlaws across the country.
His post on X, attracted a reply from Moore who wrote, “Governor do you care to comment on your own complicity in the death of Christians? You instituted sharia law. You signed the law that makes so-called blasphemy punishable by death.”
Further citing some of the achievements of Kwankwaso, Johnson said, “We recall that as governor of Kano State, Senator Kwankwaso ensured that the Boko Haram sect was wiped out of the state and his close relationships with Christian leaders in Kano and across the country attest to his credibility as a national leader and statesman.
“Even when he was pressured to introduce Sharia, he still lost his election because the predominantly Muslim voters punished him for supporting a Christian Presidential Candidate, in the person of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo. Furthermore, in 2023 he ran his presidential campaign with a Christian Bishop, Bishop Isaac Idahosa as his running mate,” he added.
The NNPP further called on the US Congress, Moore to retrace its steps by conducting a thorough investigation into the allegations levelled against its leader.
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Pantami Ward, Gombe Local Government Area of Gombe State, Bala Salihu Ngalda, has resigned from his position and left the ruling party.
His resignation comes at a time of active political manoeuvring across Gombe State as politicians and party structures begin repositioning ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a resignation letter dated July 27, 2026, and addressed to the ward secretary, Ngalda said his decision takes immediate effect following consultations with his family.
“I write to formally tender my resignation as Ward Chairman and as a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Pantami Ward, with immediate effect,” he said.
He explained that he made the decision after careful consideration and discussions with his family. However, he did not disclose his next political move or indicate whether he would join another party.
Ngalda thanked the APC leadership at the ward, local government, state and national levels for giving him the opportunity to serve. He also expressed appreciation to the Gombe State Government for its support during his tenure.
“I wish to use this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the party at the Local Government, State and National levels for the opportunity given to me to serve in this capacity. I am equally grateful to the Gombe State Government for the support and cooperation extended throughout my tenure,” he said.
“Although I am stepping away from my position and membership, I will continue to hold the party and its ideals in high regard, and I wish it continued growth and success,” he added.
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has voided and set aside the judgment of the Federal High Court which ordered the proscription of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Accord Party and three others.
The appellate court in a judgment on Tuesday held that the Forum of Former Legislators, which filed the deregistration suit have no locus standi to have instituted the matter.
The Federal High Court judgment delivered by Justice Peter Odo Lifu was consequently voided, set aside and thrown out.
In the unambiguous judgment delivered by the Court of Appeal panel led by Justice Abba Bello, a penalty of N1 million was awarded against the former legislators that filed the case.
More details later…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has been appointed as one of the co-chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Campaign Council ahead of the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.
The ruling party announced that the campaign council will be inaugurated in Abuja on Tuesday as part of preparations for the off-cycle governorship election.
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, will chair the council, while Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni, Akpabio, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas will serve as co-chairmen.
The APC also appointed Ibrahim Kabir Masari, Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Political and Other Matters, as deputy chairman of the council, while Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin will serve as secretary.
According to the party, specialised committees have also been created to oversee campaign planning, finance, grassroots mobilisation, logistics, media, security, youth and women’s mobilisation, persons with disabilities, protocol, monitoring, and secretariat duties as campaigns gather pace ahead of the election.Government
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