The member representing Kiru/Bebeji constituency in the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has hinted at dumping the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP).
Naija News reports that Jibrin, a close ally of former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, made this known in an interview with DCL Hausa.
The lawmaker also said he is old enough to take a stand independently on what is best for him politically.
According to Jibrin, he joined Kwankwasiyya as a wealthy individual and has utilised his resources to support the movement, just as the party helped him secure his return to the red chamber in 2023.
Jibrin, however, said he will continue to respect Kwankwaso as his leader, even if they are no longer in the same party.
Asked whether he is about to dump the NNPP, Jibrin said, “Nothing is impossible. I can remain in NNPP, I can go back to APC, I can join ADC or PDP or even PRP. I can go to wherever I like. Any time I decide, I will make my position known.
“Even the party (NNPP) itself said it is open to negotiations with other parties, so it is not necessary that I follow the direction of the party.
“I am old enough to take a stand on what is best for me.
“Even if I am not together with Kwankwaso, I will never insult him, just the way I have never insulted Ganduje, even when we parted ways.
“I have never requested for any contract even though I contributed to the success of NNPP in Kano state. Kwankwasiyya has stood for me, but I have also stood for it.”
The lawmaker also stated that none of the northern political leaders helped him when he was suspended from the House of Representatives in 2016, after he accused the House leadership of budget padding.
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