His defection comes two months after his expulsion from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) over alleged anti-party activities and non-payment of membership dues.
Jibrin had been silent about his political future. However, his close relationship with President Bola Tinubu had fueled speculation that he might align with the APC.
Announcing his decision on Monday via his verified social media accounts, the lawmaker said his supporters had resolved to leave the NNPP and the Kwankwasiyya movement, pledging support for President 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 wrote.
He added that about 2,000 Islamic clerics from his constituency offered special prayers for President Tinubu, as well as for peace and development in Kiru/Bebeji, Kano State, and Nigeria at large.
In a video shared from the event, the fourth-term lawmaker told the crowd that he was defecting to the APC along with his supporters to avoid repeating what he called the “mistake” of switching parties alone in the past.
“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.
