Abdulmumin Jibrin Leaves NNPP, Returns To APC And Backs Tinubu

Abdulmumin Jibrin, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in Kano State, has officially left the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Announcing his defection on Monday via his Facebook page, Jibrin said his supporters had unanimously agreed to abandon the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya Movement to align with 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.

He added that the gathering resolved to join the APC and endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 general elections. Jibrin also noted that nearly 2,000 scholars from his constituency offered prayers for the President, asking for peace, progress, and development for Kiru/Bebeji, Kano State, and Nigeria as a whole.

Jibrin’s return to the APC follows his expulsion from the NNPP two months ago over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of dues. At the time, he described the suspension as “shocking and unjustified,” arguing that the interview cited by the party did not warrant such action. He also accused the NNPP of violating due process and fair hearing by expelling him without giving him a chance to defend himself.

Despite the controversy, Jibrin said he accepted the party’s decision in good faith and would not challenge it in court.