Tension Rises in Kano: NNPP Claims State-Led Intimidation Campaign

The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has accused the state government of deliberately targeting its members in what it described as a politically motivated witch-hunt.

The party claimed that recent government actions were undemocratic and intended to intimidate its supporters.

In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Engr. Ibrahim Karaye, the NNPP alleged that the current administration — which it said initially emerged on the party’s platform before parting ways with it — had begun withdrawing Hajj slots previously allocated to some of its members.

Karaye stated that those affected include former commissioners, advisers, and senior party officials. He argued that, as citizens of Kano State, they are entitled to such privileges.

The party also accused the government of pressuring former political office holders to return official vehicles assigned to them during their time in office. According to the NNPP, the vehicles formed part of the consolidated benefits attached to their service.

The NNPP urged the government to halt actions it believes could erode democratic values, stressing that politics should be conducted with civility and mutual respect.

It further called on authorities to uphold the constitutional right to freedom of association, warning that public office is temporary and should not be used to victimise political opponents.