MaJanko Samusa Tells NPP To Stop Insults & Put Their House In Order 

By Buba Gagigo 

MaJanko Samusa of the National Convention Party (NCP) has urged the National People’s Party (NPP) to stop public insults and prioritize unity within the party. Speaking at the NPP national congress held in Jarra Soma on Saturday, Samusa also called for greater involvement of coalition partners in decision-making processes.

“Unlike others who resolve their conflicts privately, NPP’s disputes are aired publicly. You insult each other, your mothers, the president, and even your party leaders. This happens only in NPP, and it’s deeply troubling. It makes me ashamed, but I’m here because I am committed to this coalition,” Samusa said.

He appealed to the NPP leadership to address the internal disarray, which he said is tarnishing the party’s reputation.

“We need order in the party so we can confidently stand before our colleagues. When members insult each other, reveal secrets, and undermine our shared leadership, it reduces the party’s popularity. I urge you to put your house in order,” he added.

Samusa also criticized the lack of consultation with coalition partners, stressing the need for inclusivity in decision-making.

I’m not asking to be part of your private meetings, but some issues should not be hidden from us. As allies, we deserve to be consulted. Right now, we follow you like beggars, which is not acceptable. If the NPP is registered with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), the allied parties are equally registered and qualified. If there’s success, we share it together; if there’s shame, we bear it together,” he emphasized.

In response, the NPP’s Deputy Spokesperson defended the party’s structure and commitment to unity.

“On behalf of the president and the entire executive members of the party, we want to say the issue that you raised about allies parties meeting periodically is very important. That’s after the 2021 election to date, all the parties that allied with NPP have seen themselves in the government. That is one of the best forms of integration in order to see the government belongs all of us,” he said.

He dismissed allegations of insults within the party and highlighted the NPP’s organizational framework, which includes the National Executive, Youth Wing, Women’s Wing, and various committees. 

“You cannot avoid divergent views, disagreements, and criticism in politics but our established structures are very strong. They don’t insult, they don’t criticize each other and we don’t insult our party leader. I know your message to tell the greater membership for them to stop insulting but we are determined as a party to continue our unity and strength, democracy and the path that we are taking,” he said.