Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, has formally returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged his full support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid.
Jibrin, who left the APC in May 2022 to join the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), made the announcement during a political gathering in his hometown of Kofa, Bebeji Local Government Area. On his official Facebook page, he stated that his supporters had collectively decided to abandon the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement in favor of the ruling APC.
“Today, in a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands of my constituents in my hometown of Kofa, Bebeji, Kano,” Jibrin wrote. “The gathering resolved to leave the NNPP/Kwankwasiyya, join the APC, and endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. Nearly 2,000 scholars from my constituency have offered prayers for the President, seeking peace, development, and progress for Kiru/Bebeji, Kano, and Nigeria altogether.”
His return comes just two months after his expulsion from the NNPP over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of membership dues. Jibrin described the expulsion as “shocking and unjustified,” emphasizing that the party denied him due process and that the reasons cited for his suspension were flimsy. Despite this, he accepted the decision in good faith and opted not to seek legal action.
Jibrin also criticized the NNPP leadership for failing to value its members but expressed gratitude for the support he received during his time in the party. He urged his followers to join him in his renewed journey with the APC, while maintaining peaceful relations with those who remain in the NNPP.
Political analysts view Jibrin’s return as a significant boost for the APC in Kano State, a key battleground ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the party continues to consolidate support in strategic regions.
