The Digest:
House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin has officially defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, expelled from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) just two months ago, was received by thousands of supporters in his Kano constituency, where he pledged allegiance to President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid.
Key Points:
- Abdulmumin Jibrin, representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency, formally joined the APC.
- His defection comes two months after his expulsion from the NNPP for anti-party activities.
- Jibrin cited his close relationship with President Bola Tinubu as a key factor in the move.
- He was received by a massive crowd in his Kofa hometown in Kano State.
- The lawmaker stated he defected with his supporters to avoid repeating past "mistakes."
- About 2,000 Islamic clerics from his constituency offered prayers for President Tinubu.
- Jibrin and his supporters endorsed Tinubu for a second term in the 2027 presidential election.
Sources: Daily Trust, Leadership
