President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, July 30, held a non-public assembly on the State House with Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, a detailed ally of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) chief, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Jibrin, who represents Kiru/Bebeji federal constituency in Kano State and beforehand chaired the House of Representatives Appropriation Committee, is understood for his longstanding loyalty to Kwankwaso.
Speaking with journalists after the closed-door assembly, Jibrin responded cautiously when requested if he was planning to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“I do not think it is time for that conversation, but everything is open, and it’s a possibility,” he stated. “The most important thing is stability of the country; the unity of the country. And I believe that when we get to the bridge, we’ll cross it.”
He stated his presence on the Villa mustn’t come as a shock, given the historical past between President Tinubu and Senator Kwankwaso.
“I came to see Mr. President, and, of course, the long term friendship that the President has also enjoyed with the national leader of the NNPP, Rabbiu Musa Kwankwaso,” he defined.
“So I do not think it’s anything surprising to see me here to see the President, to greet him, check on him, and also discuss some national issues that I believe is in the interest of the people of this country.”
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When requested whether or not the go to was a peace mission, particularly in gentle of current tensions between Kwankwaso and the Presidency, Jibrin stated each males remained targeted on the nation’s wellbeing.
“Well, both of them are very experienced politicians. The President is a first class politician,” he stated. “Of course, the national leader of the NNPP is also a thoroughbred politician, and I believe that both of them are committed to the peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria.”
Senator Kwankwaso had not too long ago criticised the Tinubu administration, accusing it of favouring the South within the distribution of infrastructure initiatives.
Addressing the criticism, Jibrin stated opinions needs to be taken in stride.
“Every leader does his best, and it depends on how you want to rate him. You can decide to see the cup half full, or you look at the cup half empty,” he stated.
“You can resolve to entry somebody and say ‘see, you’ve completed properly, however there’s nonetheless a lot to be completed.’ And there’s so many ways in which you are able to do an evaluation.
“But I also believe that everyone is entitled to his opinion. And it can always just contribute to deepening the discourse, and sometimes it might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.”
