Professor Rufai Ahmed Alkali, who served as the National Chairman of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has resigned from his position. In a letter addressed to the National Secretary of the party, which was also made available to the press, Alkali explained that he was stepping down to create an opportunity for new leadership to take over and build upon the progress that the NNPP has made so far.
The letter, dated March 31st, 2023, was copied to other high-ranking officials of the party, including the National Leader and Presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Elder Chief Boniface Aniebonam, and the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Engr Buba Galadima.
In the letter titled “Letter of stepping aside from the post of National Chairman, New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP,” Alkali formally announced his resignation from the role, effective March 31st, 2023. His decision to step down appears to be driven by a desire to bring in fresh perspectives and ideas that will help the NNPP achieve even greater success in the future.
“Following keenly the events before, during and after the recent General elections held on 25th February and 18th March 2023, it is my humble view that our party, the NNPP, has a great future and potential to emerge as the leading political force that is capable of winning the Presidential and all other elections in 2027.
“To achieve this, we must think ahead and plan ahead. And the time is now. Our great party, the New Nigeria People’s Party will require major and fundamental structural and systemic changes and reorganization at all levels of the party in order to strengthen its base, improve its operational capabilities and generally enhance its competitive advantage over and above all the other 17 political parties on the INEC nominal roll.
“Since, we as a party, all believe in and aspire to bring in a better Nigeria though the astute leadership of our Leader, His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, I believe, no sacrifice is to much from each and every one of us.
“I am convinced, this change must start from me. This is precisely why I have decided, with all sense of responsibility, to step aside from the office of the National Chairman of our party to give room for fresh hands to take over and build upon and improve on our modest contributions. I wish, I have done more.
” By this letter, I also wish to inform our National Leader and Presidential Candidate, His Excellency, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, members of the National Working Committee (NWC) and our entire members nationwide that I am still and will remain a bonafide member of our party and I pledge to serve and offer support to our Party at all levels to ensure the continued progress and advancement of our party.
” I wish to also extend my special appreciation to our National Leader Sen Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso who in the last three years, offered me unique and rare opportunities to serve in various capacities from the formative stages of The National Movement (TNM) and after the merger between the TNM and the old NNPP was ultimately consummated. This rare privilege, I can not take for granted.
“I wish to therefore extend my special and sincere appreciation to our National Leader, His Excellency Sen Engr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso Ph. D. FNSE, our amiable Vice Presidential Candidate Bishop Isaac Idahosa, our elder and Chairman Board of Trustees (BOT) Chief Boniface Aniebonam, my Brother the Secretary of BOT, Elder Buba Galadima, members of the National Working Committee, our Gubernatorial and National and States Houses of Assembly Members and all our members nationwide for your goodwill, support and encouragement during my sojourn as National Chairman of our great party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). All honour and glory belongs to God and God alone who makes everything possible.
“I Pray, May God Bless and Reward You All With His Bountiful Mercies and Blessings. Long Live the New Nigeria People’s Party. Long Live The Federal Republic of Nigeria.” Ahmed Alkali noted
