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The Digest:

Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close ally of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Kwankwaso, recently met President Bola Tinubu behind closed doors at the Presidential Villa. This high-profile meeting has ignited speculation about Jibrin's potential defection back to the All Progressives Congress (APC),

Key Points:

  • Jibrin, a House of Representatives member, hinted at a possible return to the ruling APC after the meeting.
  • He stated, "Everything is open and it’s a possibility," emphasizing national stability and unity.
  • Jibrin downplayed the visit's unusual nature, citing Tinubu and Kwankwaso's long-standing friendship.
  • His visit comes amid recent tensions, including Kwankwaso's criticism of Tinubu's administration for alleged marginalization of the North.
  • Jibrin was a pivotal figure in the NNPP's success in Kano in the 2023 elections after defecting from the APC.
  • Meanwhile, former APC chieftain Salihu Lukman, now a promoter of the opposition coalition, vowed to unseat Tinubu in 2027 democratically.
Lukman, a vocal critic, accused the Tinubu administration of failing in economic and leadership responsibilities. The convergence of Jibrin's meeting with the President and Lukman's defiant stance highlights the complex and fluid nature of Nigeria's political landscape.

Sources: The Guardian, Arise TV