Abdulmumin Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has announced his return to the All Progressives Congress and declared his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Jibrin, who left the APC in May 2022, made the announcement during a political gathering in his hometown, Kofa, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, on Sunday.
On Monday, he confirmed his defection in a Facebook post, stating that his supporters had unanimously decided to leave the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to align with the APC.
He wrote, “Today, in a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands of my constituents in my hometown of Kofa, Bebeji, Kano.
“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 to the APC comes less than two months after he resigned from the NNPP, following his expulsion over allegations of anti-party activities and non-payment of membership dues.
Reacting to his suspension at the time, Jibrin described the move as “shocking and unjustified,” arguing that the interview he granted in English and Hausa, which the party cited as the reason for his suspension, did not warrant such a “heavy penalty.”
He accused the NNPP of breaching due process and the principles of fair hearing, saying he was expelled without being allowed to defend himself.
The lawmaker said he had accepted the decision in good faith and would not take legal action.
Responding to claims that he defaulted in paying his membership dues, Jibrin maintained that he had always met his financial obligations to the party.
Taking aim at the NNPP’s leadership, the former Director-General of the Tinubu Support Groups accused the party of not valuing its members.
Nonetheless, Jibrin expressed appreciation to the NNPP for the support he enjoyed during his time there and urged his supporters to accompany him on his “new journey,” while keeping cordial relations with those who remain in the party.
His return is viewed as a notable boost for the APC in Kano, as political alliances begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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