The deputy minority leader of the House of Representatives, Ali Madaki, has dismissed a plot to remove him by the NNPP caucus, saying the “futile plot” was orchestrated by “their master”, Rabiu Kwankwaso.
In an interview with DAILY NIGERIAN, Mr Madaki said the request for his removal by the “sacked national leadership” of the NNPP was laughable, adding that it was desperation taken too far by those who regard Mr Kwankwaso as the Alpha and Omega.
He explained that the NNPP caucus lacks the powers to remove him.
“Order 7, Rule 14 of the House Standing Order states that, ‘After due notice to the House, the majority party and the minority parties may change their leader and whip, deputy leader and deputy whip, provided that the change is made by the majority of the member parties in the House themselves,” Mr Madaki said.
“Those who signed the letter are not members of our party. The chairman and his NWC members have been sacked by a recent court judgement. So it’s just an effort in futility. Based on the court judgement, Kwankwaso is not a member of the NNPP.
“Even some of those lawmakers who purportedly signed the endorsement are not members of our party.
“But you know they will always shamelessly dance to whatever music Kwankwaso plays for them.
“I am unperturbed by their propaganda strategy. And the good thing is that the legitimate leadership of the NNPP led by Chief Boniface Aniebonam will address the press on the issue,” he added.
