Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has officially 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 for the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), made the announcement during a large political gathering in his hometown, Kofa, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, on Sunday. He later shared the development on his official Facebook page, noting that his supporters had unanimously resolved to abandon the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to align with 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, GCFR, for a second term in office. From the beginning, almost 2,000 scholars from my constituency have prayed special prayers for the President and sought peace, development, and progress for Kiru/Bebeji, Kano, and Nigeria altogether.”
Jibrin’s return comes barely two months after his expulsion from the NNPP over allegations of anti-party activities and non-payment of membership dues. At the time, he described the decision as “shocking and unjustified,” asserting that the reasons cited were flimsy and that the party violated principles of fair hearing and due process. He emphasized that he had accepted the expulsion in good faith and would not seek legal redress, adding that he had never defaulted in the payment of dues.
Criticizing the NNPP’s leadership, Jibrin said the party failed to recognize the value of its members while expressing gratitude for the support he received during his tenure. He urged his supporters to join him in his “new journey” back to the APC and to maintain peaceful relations with those remaining in the NNPP.
His return is viewed as a significant boost for the APC in Kano State, a critical battleground ahead of the 2027 general elections, as political realignments continue to shape the country’s political landscape.
