Tinubu meets Jibrin, Kwankwaso ally, amid defection rumours

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close ally of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, at the State House, Abuja.

The meeting comes against the backdrop of mounting speculation about a possible defection of Kwankwaso and supporters to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as well as a wave of recent criticisms of the Tinubu administration by the NNPP presidential candidate in the 2023 general election.

Jibrin, a member of the House of Representatives representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency and a long-time associate of Tinubu and Kwankwaso, told journalists after the meeting that discussions focused on national issues of public interest. 

While refusing to confirm whether a formal defection to the APC was imminent, Jibrin suggested the possibility could not be ruled out.

“I do not think it is time for that conversation. But everything is open, and everything is a possibility. The most important thing is stability of the country, is unity of the country, and I believe that when we get to the bridge, we’ll cross it,” Jibrin said when asked directly if he was returning to the APC.

The meeting has further fuelled speculation of a realignment within Nigeria’s political landscape, especially as Kwankwaso, in recent weeks, has openly criticised the Tinubu administration’s performance, particularly regarding northern development and inclusion.

Ardo  Zubairu 

National Secretary 

TInubu Re- Election Project 2027 . Office Phones: 08098885195

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