Abdulmumin Jibrin, a member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, has declared that he has no regrets about backing President Bola Tinubu over his long-time political mentor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Jibrin, who represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State in the 10th National Assembly, made the remarks while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday.
Describing Kwankwaso as his political benefactor and mentor, the lawmaker stressed that despite their political differences, he continues to hold the former Kano State governor in high regard.
“I didn’t abandon him; they expelled me from the party. Kwankwaso is my benefactor and mentor. I will continue to respect him. I will never make any comment or join issues with him,” Jibrin said.
Addressing his decision to support Tinubu instead of Kwankwaso, Jibrin insisted that his actions should not be seen as betrayal.
“I did, and I do not regret that. It is not a betrayal,” he added.
The lawmaker further noted that he has consistently refrained from attacking political leaders he once worked with – including President Tinubu – even during the 2022 political season when he temporarily stepped away from the President’s campaign structure.
“I have never joined issues with him in public, and I will never do that as a mark of the respect I have for him.
“Even when circumstances made me leave President Tinubu’s campaign in 2022, all I did was campaign for another candidate. You can never see me anywhere during that period attacking President Tinubu. It is not in my character,” Jibrin stated.
He also commented on the political landscape in Kano State, commending Governor Abba Yusuf for strengthening the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Jibrin, who served as spokesperson for Kwankwaso’s 2023 presidential campaign, returned to the APC following his fallout with the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). He was expelled from the NNPP in 2025 over allegations of anti-party activities and has since emerged as a vocal advocate for President Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027.
