Politics
NNPP Reveals Shocking Withdrawal from By-Election
The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) has given reasons for its absence from the ballot in Saturday’s Kano State House of Assembly by-elections. The party said it withdrew its candidates to avoid disqualification by the electoral body.
The by-elections were conducted in Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies after the deaths of two lawmakers, Aminu Sa’ad Ungogo and Sarki Aliyu. Both lawmakers passed away on the same day, creating vacancies in the state assembly.
Speaking on Sunday, the Kano State Publicity Secretary of the NNPP, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, said the party initially presented candidates for the polls. “NNPP is the first party that announced the current APC candidates as its candidates,” Karaye said.
He explained that the party adopted the children and family members of the late lawmakers as its flagbearers in order to honour the deceased and support their families. “The reason for doing that is to support their respective families and also reduce the pain of the death of their parents,” he stated.
Karaye said the situation later changed following the defection of the Kano State governor to the ruling All Progressives Congress. He alleged that the move created pressure and uncertainty for the candidates. “Fortunately, in the middle of all that, the governor defected to the ruling APC and they were confused and threatened by government agents, which forced them to align with the state government,” he said.
According to him, the NNPP reviewed the development and concluded that the candidates did not leave the party willingly. “After that, we reviewed the situation and realised that they were coerced to abandon us and join the ruling APC. We then resolved to still support them as our sole candidates,” Karaye added. He said the party later withdrew its nomination to avoid breaching electoral rules.
“For that reason, we withdrew our nomination of them for fear of double nomination that may lead to their disqualification by INEC,” he explained. Karaye insisted that the decision was taken to protect the political future of the candidates and not to abandon them. He said NNPP still stood by the candidates despite not appearing on the ballot. The by-elections were held across 1,014 polling units in 24 registration areas of Ungogo and Kano Municipal.
Observers reported peaceful voting, although turnout was low in many polling units. Major opposition parties such as the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress were not listed on the ballot papers.
Nevertheless, parties that took part in the election included the APC, Accord Party, APN, APP, PRP, WPP and ZLP.
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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