The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to reconsider what he described as the administration’s “anti-people policies” or risk being voted out in the 2027 general elections.
Dungurawa, while speaking to journalists on Thursday, also dismissed rumors suggesting that the NNPP’s presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
He reassured that the NNPP is making significant strides and expanding its presence across all 36 states of the federation.
He pointed out that the party has already established offices and structures in both states and local government areas, positioning the NNPP to win crucial state and federal seats in the upcoming elections.
“The NNPP is gaining momentum. We are expanding our structures across Nigeria, and this will help us in the next elections,” Dungurawa stated.
He went on to criticize the current administration’s policies, urging the federal government to focus on measures that alleviate the suffering of Nigerians rather than implementing policies that contradict the aspirations of the people.
“With these harsh, anti-people policies, and your refusal to reconsider, prepare for defeat in the next general elections. Either you change them, or we Nigerians will change you,” he warned.
Dungurawa was particularly critical of the President’s actions since his inauguration, claiming that from the very beginning, Tinubu has rolled out policies detrimental to the Nigerian populace.
“From the podium on May 29, 2023, President Tinubu began rolling out anti-people policies,” Dungurawa said. “It’s as though Nigerians offended him, as these policies have continued relentlessly.
“With these issues, and many others caused by the APC government, it’s only a matter of time before we ensure Tinubu is voted out in 2027. Kwankwaso, a true democrat, will step in to lead.”
The NNPP chairman also took the opportunity to praise the leadership of Kano State, specifically commending the governor for what he described as transformative democratic governance.
“We are fortunate to have a God-fearing governor who has transformed Kano through infrastructure development, empowerment initiatives, and human capital growth. Today, Kano can compete with any modern city globally, thanks to state-of-the-art facilities in both urban and rural areas,” he said.
Dungurawa also voiced concerns over what he claimed were efforts by the APC-led administration to establish a one-party state, warning that such moves could undermine democracy.
“Kano remains a shining example of what true leadership can achieve. It is now up to us to replicate this success at the national level in 2027,” he concluded.
