Abdulmumin Jibrin, the House of Representatives member for Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, has officially rejoined the All Progressives Congress (APC) and pledged his support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign.
Jibrin, who had defected to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in May 2022, made the announcement on Sunday during a large rally in his hometown of Kofa, Bebeji Local Government Area, Kano State.
In a post on his official Facebook page on Monday, November 10, Jibrin confirmed his return to the APC, adding that his supporters had unanimously agreed to leave the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to join the ruling party.
“Today, in a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands of my constituents in my hometown of Kofa, Bebeji, Kano,” he 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.”
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Jibrin’s return comes just two months after he resigned from the NNPP, following his expulsion over alleged anti-party activities and claims of unpaid membership dues.
At the time of his suspension, Jibrin described the action as “shocking and unjustified,” insisting that an interview he gave in both English and Hausa, which the party cited as the reason for his expulsion, did not warrant such a “heavy penalty.”
He also criticized the NNPP for violating principles of fair hearing and due process, saying he was expelled without the opportunity to defend himself. Despite the controversy, Jibrin said he accepted the party’s decision in good faith and chose not to challenge it in court.
Regarding claims that he defaulted on membership dues, Jibrin maintained that he had fully met his financial obligations to the party.
Political analysts view his return as a significant boost for the APC, reinforcing support for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections.
