Amidst the ongoing crisis in the Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Abdurrahman Kawu Sumaila (Kano South) has declared that his political future will be determined solely by his constituents and not by internal party conflicts.
In an interview with Daily Trust on Monday, Sumaila said his strained relationship with the NNPP chairman, Hashim Suleiman Dungurawa, would not shape his 2027 prospects.
“What my people will assess is my performance over four years—what I have delivered for them; their share in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and their position. They will not ask about my relationship with the party chairman,” he said.
Sumaila’s remarks come against the backdrop of a legal battle between him and Dungurawa, coupled with allegations of anti-party activities. While acknowledging differences with the party’s leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, he said these were typical of political dynamics.
“It’s not that we’ve parted ways, but we have reservations about certain developments. This is normal in politics. I remain a committed member of the NNPP, and my issues with the chairman will be resolved in court,” he stated.
The crisis deepened when Sumaila publicly urged Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to prioritise the welfare of Kano’s residents over loyalty to Kwankwaso. This prompted Dungurawa to accuse him of fraud and undermining the party’s interests.
Responding to the accusations, Sumaila said his focus was on serving his constituents, expressing confidence in their ability to evaluate his performance.
“My people will differentiate between good and bad,” he said, adding that his achievements would speak louder than political conflicts.