Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, the lawmaker representing Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has formally joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political future.
His defection comes two months after his expulsion from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) over allegations of anti-party activities and failure to pay membership dues.
Announcing the move on his verified social media handles on Monday, Jibrin said he and his supporters had unanimously resolved to leave both the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya movement, pledging their full support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
“Today, in a show of solidarity, I was warmly received by thousands of my constituents in my hometown of Kofa, Bebeji, Kano. The gathering resolved to leave the NNPP/Kwankwasiyya, join the APC, and endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in office,”
Jibrin posted.
He also revealed that about 2,000 Islamic clerics from his constituency offered special prayers for President Tinubu and for continued peace and development in Kiru/Bebeji, Kano State, and Nigeria at large.
In a video shared from the event, the fourth-term lawmaker addressed the large crowd, explaining that he chose to return to the APC with his supporters to avoid repeating what he called a past “mistake” of defecting alone.
“I decided to bring this crowd to correct my earlier mistake. I don’t want anyone to say I don’t have supporters,” he said to cheers from the audience.
Jibrin, a long-time political ally of President Tinubu, had previously served in several key campaign and legislative positions before his fallout with the NNPP leadership.
