Politics
Let me leave in peace – Kofa tells NNPP
Kano lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa has formally announced his exit from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), hours after the Kwankwasiyya loyalist faction of the party expelled him.
In a statement personally signed and released on Saturday, Kofa described his removal as a “rude shock” but said he has accepted the decision “in good faith” while urging the party to let him depart without further issues.
“While I would have loved to stay in the NNPP and continue my service to our people and country despite differences on some issues, the party has made and announced a decision. I am therefore obliged to accept the decision in good faith and without grudges. I beg the party to allow me also go in peace,” he said.
Kofa, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, defended his words during a TV interviews which led to his expulsion, insisting that nothing he said amounted to anti-party activity.
“I strongly believe the contents of the interview I granted a few days ago should not warrant such a heavy penalty. It is in tandem with the core principles of our party which allow for dissenting views. For the purpose of emphasis, I stand by all the statements I made,” he added.
He also faulted the manner he was expelled, noting that no opportunity was given to him to defend himself.
“No invitation was extended to me to explain myself by any organ of the party, thereby neglecting the principle of fair hearing, due process and justice that the NNPP itself demands from others,” he said.
On the allegation of non-payment of dues, Kofa denied ever refusing to pay, saying he was willing to settle any outstanding obligations. “I respectfully request the party to send me the invoice and I will promptly pay. There is no need to go to court over such matters,” he said.
Despite the fallout, Kofa expressed gratitude for the support he enjoyed during his time in the NNPP and called for civility as both sides part ways.
“I am appealing to NNPP to stay on the path of decorum without personal attacks or abuses as we part ways. For me, relationships will continue irrespective of party affiliation,” he implored.
Kofa, who once served as Director-General of the Tinubu support groups before joining the NNPP in 2022, said he would consult widely before announcing his next political move.“I will carefully weigh all the options before me as I decide on my next political home. So help me God,” he concluded.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Friday declared that he’s still a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Wike’s comment followed his expulsion from the party by the faction led by National Chairman, Kabiru Turaki.
Turaki had formally dispatched expulsion certificates to 11 prominent party chieftains, including Wike, former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umaru Bature, Kamarudeen Ajibade, SAN, Abdurahman Muhammad Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.
He said their expulsion was aimed at sanitising the party ahead of the 2027 elections.
Reacting to the development on Friday, Wike dismissed the claim while assuring that he would continue to work with other party members in making PDP a relevant opposition party.
The minister spoke while addressing journalists after inspecting the Interchange bridge and road linking Gwarinpa with Jahi and direct to Katampe, Gishiri and Maitama.
He said, “Those that are factionalized are bound to leave the party, I’m still in PDP and you can see that not everybody has left.
“We still have good numbers and we will continue to work together and that’s what I have said to the party. Put your house in order because at the end of the day, if you don’t put your house in order, it’s the party that is losing.
“So those who are worried, we can work together to see how the party can remain a relevant opposition.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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