Less than one week after dumping the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has emerged as the national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).

Kwankwaso’s emergence was announced yesterday at the party’s convention in Abuja.

In addition, former Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Prof Rufai Alkali was announced as National Chairman; Ifemeje John Chris and Dipo and Olayoku emerged as Deputy National Chairman and National Secretary.

The National Organizing secretary, was clinched by Senator Suleiman Hunkuyi, while Gilbert Agbo got the National Publicity Secretary position.

While addressing his supporters, Kwankwaso said he was impressed with the support by his loyalists and supporters of the party.

He said, “what remains is for all of us to go back to the grassroots, our states and local governments to register ourselves and families and to tell all Nigerians to register with NNPP.

“We are all aware that the people are tired of the APC and PDP and that was why previous elections recorded low voter turnout.

“We thank God that we have a fresh air for a better new Nigeria. People are tired and want change and the NNPP is the fresh air that can do it.” (Daily Sun)