Abdulmumin Jibrin, member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the house of Representatives, has rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Jibrin is an ally of Rabiu Kwankwaso, presidential candidate
of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in 2023 and a former governor of Kano.
His switch of political camps comes two months after he was
expelled from the NNPP over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of
membership dues.
Jibrin has been mum about his political future, with his
close ties to President Bola Tinubu fuelling speculation that he was on his way
back to the APC.
In a statement on Monday, the lawmaker confirmed his
defection and declared his support for Tinubu’s re-election in 2027.
He said he was received by thousands of supporters in his
hometown of Kofa, Bebeji LGA of Kano state, where he formally announced his
decision to leave the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement.
“In a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands
of my constituents in my hometown of Kofa, Bebeji, Kano,” he said.
“The gathering resolved to leave the NNPP/Kwankwasiyya, join
the APC, and endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a second term in
office.”
Jibrin said the event was attended by more than 2,000
Islamic clerics who offered special prayers for the president and for peace and
development in Kiru/Bebeji, Kano, and Nigeria at large.
“Earlier, about 2,000 Ulamas from my constituency offered
special prayers for the President and peaceful coexistence, progress, and
development of Kiru/Bebeji, Kano, and Nigeria at large,” he said.
Jibrin once served as director-general of Tinubu Support
Groups. He left APC for NNPP in 2022.
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