{"id":361635,"date":"2025-07-31T09:22:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=361635"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:05:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T08:05:55","slug":"jibrin-kwankwasos-ally-meets-tinubu-keeps-mum-on-defection-rumours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/07\/31\/jibrin-kwankwasos-ally-meets-tinubu-keeps-mum-on-defection-rumours\/","title":{"rendered":"Jibrin, Kwankwaso\u2019s ally, meets Tinubu \u2014 keeps mum on defection rumours"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Jibrin said Nigeria\u2019s stability remains the priority, hinting that political realignment ahead of 2027 cannot be ruled out.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>Tinubu and Kwankwaso were described as committed to Nigeria\u2019s unity, regardless of political platforms or public criticisms.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The former lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin, visited the President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Jibrin is a known associate of the former governor of Kano, Rabiu Kwankwaso, who ran for president on the NNPP platform.<\/p>\n<p>His visit to the presidential villa follows Kwankwaso\u2019s recent allegation that the south is being favoured in infrastructural development.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking with journalists after the meeting, Jibrin said the conversation centred around national unity, progress, and the future of Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>The closed-door visit comes amid growing speculation of a 2027 political alliance between Kwankwaso and Tinubu.<\/p>\n<p>When asked if his meeting signalled a plan to join the APC, Jibrin neither confirmed nor denied the possibility.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI do not think it is time for that conversation,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut everything is open, and everything is a possibility. The most important thing is the stability of the country and its unity. I believe that when we get to the bridge, we\u2019ll cross it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Jibrin holds strong ties to both Tinubu and Kwankwaso, whom he described as political heavyweights with Nigeria\u2019s peace at heart.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe president is a first-class politician. The national leader of the NNPP is also a thoroughbred politician,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI believe both of them are committed to the peace, unity, and prosperity of Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also reacted to Kwankwaso\u2019s recent criticism of the Tinubu-led government, urging Nigerians not to blow differences out of proportion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery leader does his best, and it depends on how you want to rate him. You can decide to see the cup half full or half empty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I also believe everyone is entitled to their opinion, and it can always contribute to deepening the discourse,&#8221; he added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jibrin said Nigeria\u2019s stability remains the priority, hinting that political realignment ahead of 2027 cannot be ruled out. Tinubu and Kwankwaso were described as committed to Nigeria\u2019s unity, regardless of political platforms or public criticisms. The former lawmaker, Abdulmumin Jibrin, visited the President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Wednesday. 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