The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has firmly pushed back against what it describes as an attempted takeover by individuals allegedly connected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring that its structure and leadership are not up for sale or manipulation.
Addressing journalists in Kano on Monday, Abdulmajid Yakubu Dauda, chairman of the PRP Vanguard, emphasised that the party remains grounded in its founding principles and will resist any effort to convert it into a vehicle for personal ambition or financial interests.
He cautioned those eyeing the party’s structure to reconsider, stressing that the PRP cannot be acquired through backdoor arrangements or political bargaining.
Dauda alleged that certain actors based in Kaduna—whom he claimed have no historical ties to the PRP—are attempting to assert control over the party.
According to him, these individuals have begun presenting themselves as leaders while bringing in members from other struggling political platforms, including the ADC, without following due process.
He also criticized what he referred to as the “Kaduna Mafia,” describing them as part of a political class that does not reflect the PRP’s long-standing commitment to the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.
Game Of Ideology
In his view, their actions contradict the party’s ideological foundation and grassroots orientation.
On the issue of internal disputes, Dauda noted that the matter remains in court and dismissed any suggestion of a reconciliation deal.
He questioned recent calls for unity ahead of the 2027 elections, arguing that any alliance that overlooks the party’s guiding principles and established structures would be meaningless.
However, reaffirming the PRP’s legacy, he pointed out that the party was built on the struggles of workers, intellectuals, and everyday citizens—not to serve elite interests.
Allowing control to slip into the hands of what he described as career politicians and power-driven actors, he said, would betray the vision of its founders.
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Furthermore, Dauda argued that the Kaduna-based group lacks genuine grassroots support, accusing them of resurfacing only during election cycles in pursuit of backing from wealthy sponsors rather than maintaining consistent engagement with the people.