Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- The Kano State chapter of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) has expelled the House of Representatives member for the Kiru/Bebeji constituency, Abdulmumin Jibrin, from the party.

The NNPP leadership in Kano accused Mr Jibrin of anti-party activities and failure to meet his financial obligations to the party.

The NNPP's chairperson in Kano, Hashim Dungurawa, announced the sanctions at a press conference, on Saturday.

He said the decision followed the lawmaker's recent media appearance for discussions against the party and its leadership.

Mr Jibrin is a close ally of former Kano governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who was the 2023 presidential candidate of the party.

The lawmaker reportedly indicated interest to dump the ...