Nigeria, July 31 -- President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with Abdulmumin Jibrin, a close political ally of the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP) leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

The meeting comes amid growing speculation over a possible defection by Mr Kwankwaso and his supporters to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

It also follows series of recent criticisms of the Tinubu administration by the 2023 NNPP presidential candidate.

Mr Jibrin, who represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, is known for his longstanding relationships with Messrs Tinubu and Kwankwaso.

After the meeting, the lawmaker told journalists that their discussions fo...