Abdulmumin Jibrin, a former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives and a prominent figure in the New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP), has declared his strong belief that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will win re-election in the 2027 presidential election.
Jibrin made this statement during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he expressed unwavering confidence in Tinubu’s political strength and performance so far.
“Again, I believe, I don’t see anything that can stop him (President Tinubu) from winning the election in 2027. I am not God… I said I believe. Maybe because we started the conversation from top to bottom. But there’s no two ways about it, I am a Tinubu person and I said I believe,” Jibrin said.
Despite being a close political ally of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso—the former Kano State governor and leader of the NNPP—Jibrin has consistently maintained a public admiration for President Tinubu. His position has sparked curiosity among political observers, especially given the rivalry between their respective political camps.
When questioned about the apparent contradiction between his support for Tinubu and his membership in the NNPP, Jibrin insisted that personal loyalty and political relationships can transcend party lines.
“Call it anything you want to, but I am a Tinubu person. I like him and he likes me,” he said. “It’s very important, even in a working environment, to have a boss who likes you and you like him. So that’s the point. Irrespective of party affiliation, it’s been a great relationship.”
Jibrin’s remarks highlight a growing trend in Nigerian politics where personal alliances and regional calculations sometimes take precedence over party loyalty. His comments suggest that 2027 could see new political realignments or coalitions forming, possibly blurring the lines between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties like the NNPP.
When asked directly if he would choose Tinubu over his long-time political associate Kwankwaso, Jibrin was diplomatic in his response. Rather than picking one over the other, he advocated for collaboration between the two leaders.
“No, no, no. I will choose Bola Tinubu and Kwankwaso to work together because I actually believe that the South should finish its term,” he said.
This remark aligns with the political zoning arrangement often discussed in Nigeria, where power is expected to rotate between the North and South. Jibrin appears to be supporting the idea that the Southern region, under Tinubu, should be allowed to complete its two-term opportunity before the presidency returns to the North.
Jibrin’s statements have added a fresh twist to Nigeria’s evolving political narrative ahead of 2027, raising questions about possible alliances, mergers, or shifts in loyalties—particularly as the political landscape begins to take shape for the next general elections.
