President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, former spokesperson for the NNPP’s 2023 presidential election campaign and a close associate of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The meeting took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and comes amid speculation about internal shifts within the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and the possibility of key figures returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Jibrin, a former lawmaker who represented Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency and has previously worked with both Tinubu and Kwankwaso, told journalists after the meeting that discussions focused on national matters but stopped short of confirming any political decisions.
“I do not think it is time for that conversation. But everything is open, and everything is a possibility. The most important thing is stability of the country, is unity of the country, and I believe that when we get to the bridge, we’ll cross it,” Jibrin said.
The meeting comes at a time when Senator Kwankwaso, the NNPP’s 2023 presidential candidate, has publicly criticized President Tinubu’s approach to issues affecting northern Nigeria and national unity.
Asked whether his visit was aimed at mending ties between Tinubu and Kwankwaso, Jibrin said, “The president is a first-class politician. 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. So, irrespective of the comments that were made, I do not think that it should be a source of concern that I’m seen in the Villa during this period.”
Commenting on Tinubu’s performance in the North, Jibrin said, “Well, 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. But I also believe that everyone is entitled to his opinion, and it can always just contribute to deepening the discourse—sometimes it might turn out to be a blessing in disguise.”
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