Nigeria: Gombe NNPP EXCO Laments Exit Of Party Leader, Holds Emergency Session

By Our Correspondent

The Gombe State leadership Council of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has lamented the exit of the party leader, and 2023 gubernatorial candidate, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki.

To that effect, the party’ executive council held an emergency meeting to review the development.

Announcing the resignation at the meeting in Gombe, the State party chairman, Rambi Ibrahim Ayala, expressed dismay over the development adding that the state party stakeholders did everything possible to retain the party leader, but he personally decided to leave.

While reading Mailantarki’s letter of resignation, Ayala appreciated the former NNPP leader for his immense contributions during his stay in the party.

The state party chair, however, said, “Our doors are always wide open for our former leader whenever he decides to rejoin the NNPP. We are very much ready to welcome him back to our fold.”

While encouraging members and officials on the party ideals, Ayala maintained, “We remain confident and determined to continue our struggle to emancipate and bring about positive change to our people.”

He appealed to all NNPP members in the state not to demoralize, insult, or speak badly of the former leader. He said, “Though he is no longer with us, we still respect him. As responsible comrades, let’s not spread negativity about him, please. In his letter, he didn’t accuse us of any wrongdoing. Rather, he commended and appreciated the opportunity and support we accorded him during his stay in the NNPP.”

Ayala charged the party executive at all levels to brace up and woo more members for the party. He noted that their commitment would make NNPP the most active party in Gombe State, ready to seize power come 2027.

Other members who spoke during the emergency meeting, including the party’s Financial Secretary Ibrahim Umar Babangida, Zonal Vice Chairman Gombe North Hon Sa’idu Baba Gombe, and Welfare Secretary Kabiru Muhammad Puma among others, all renewed their commitment to NNPP. They assured everyone that the new development would not discourage them but inspire them more for success.

They emphasized unity, commitment, and perseverance to keep Gombe NNPP flying on the trajectories of its national leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

While appealing to the state party chairman to carry everyone along, the stakeholders commended his moral and financial commitment to NNPP in Gombe State.

They also advised on early scouting and identification of responsible candidates at various levels to make NNPP more vibrant and inclusive before 2027.

Hereunder is the resignation letter of  Mailantarki a former member, House Of Representatives.