The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has carpeted former vice president Atiku Abubakar over his call that major opposition parties should enter a merger to dislodge the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power.

Atiku, who is the 2023 presidential candidate for People’s Democratic Party (PDP), made the call on Tuesday.

Reacting, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Abdulsalam, National Publicity Secretary of NNPP on Thursday said the party won’t merge with any political party in the country.

He said, “the New Nigeria People’s Party NNPP is an independent political group as such we stands firm in Our commitment to respect all political parties and refuses to engage in merging with any party to combat another. Our party values inclusivity and maintains a non-partisan approach.

“It’s crucial to note that those engaging the merger talk have been expelled from NNPP, and the party currently faces internal conflicts, pending court resolution. Until proven otherwise, these internal matters take precedence. The resolution of BOT remains that the Abba Kawu led NWC is dissolved and Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso is expelled from the party.

“While we note the merger proposal, the stance of our party is clear: we are not interested in the merger offer at this point.

“Thank you for your understanding.”

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