Fifteen of the 18 New Nigeria Peoples Party lawmakers in the House of Representatives have endorsed the removal of Ali Madaki, representing Dala Federal Constituency, as Deputy Minority Leader.
The decision, finalised on Monday, saw the NNPP nominating Tijjani Jobe, a representative from Dawakin Tofa/Tofa/Rimingado Federal Constituency, as Madaki’s replacement
The only lawmakers who did not append their signatures on the document made available to the PUNCH Online on Monday are members representing Dala, Rano/Kibiya/Bunkure and Karaye/Rogo, including Ali Madaki, Alhassan Rurum and Abdullahi Sani respectively.
A letter signed by NNPP National Chairman Ajuji Ahmed and Secretary Dipo Olayoku was addressed to Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, urging swift action on the matter.
The letter read, “The New Nigeria People’s Party wishes to extend greetings to you, the leadership, and…