A faction of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has rejected the outcome of a recent convention held in Abuja, describing it as a “sham” and alleging a coordinated attempt to hijack the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at a press conference in Kano, the group, operating under the PRP-Vanguard Collective, faulted the emergence of a new national leadership, insisting the process violated the party’s constitution and ideological principles.
The faction’s National Chairman, Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, criticised the rival camp—referred to as the “Falalu faction”—and questioned the legitimacy of its leadership.
He specifically took aim at Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, alleging that he was never a member of the PRP but is now “purporting to preside over its affairs.”
According to Daudu, the new leadership has begun reaching out to politicians from other opposition parties, a move he described as a betrayal of the PRP’s founding ideology.
“The PRP is not for sale to the highest bidder. It is a party of the working class, progressive intellectuals, and the toiling masses—not a refuge for failed politicians seeking relevance,” he said.
He further alleged that certain political actors, particularly from Kaduna, were attempting to populate the party with members from crisis-ridden platforms such as the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that such moves undermine the party’s identity.
“The Kaduna Mafia is not the PRP. It is the enemy of the PRP. It represents the establishment and not the struggle against capitalist exploitation,” he added.
The faction reaffirmed its loyalty to the ideals of the late Aminu Kano, whose political philosophy centred on the empowerment of the talakawa (common people).
Rejecting calls for reconciliation, the group argued that unity cannot be built on what it described as “illegality and ideological compromise.” It warned against turning the party into a “personal fiefdom” driven by financial interests and political patronage.
The PRP-Vanguard Collective said it would challenge the legitimacy of the Abuja convention in court while intensifying grassroots mobilisation across the country.
It also used the occasion to criticise the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing it of worsening economic hardship and deepening poverty.
“The struggle to rescue the PRP from elite capture is part of the broader fight to liberate Nigeria from exploitation,” Daudu stated.
The faction maintained that the PRP remains “Jam’iyyar talakawa” and vowed to resist any attempt to dilute its ideological foundation ahead of the 2027 elections.
PRP Faction Rejects Abuja Convention, Alleges Plot to Hijack Party
