President Bola Tinubu, has disclosed that he is expecting more politicians to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections stating that he is happy with his administration.
In a statement on Thursday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President during his remark at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit, held at the State House Conference Centre, said the defection currently ongoing is part of the game. He noted that his administration is doing exactly as he planned.
The president described those still in other parties as ” Being in a sinking ship without life jacket”.
At the summit, Tinubu was endorsed by party leaders, the National Working Committee, the leadership of the National Assembly, and all 22 Governors of the APC; for second tenure.
He lauded his administration stressing that positive reviews have been coming from within and outside Nigeria as his government is focused on economic reforms for long-term gains.
“A one-party system is not suitable for democracy. We are one party ruling and carrying on with the aspirations of Nigerians.
“You don’t expect people to remain in a sinking ship without a life jacket. I am happy with what we have accomplished and expecting more people to come; that’s the game.
“I thank every one of you. I am thoroughly inspired. We are just halfway through the journey that started 24 months ago,” he said.
“Together, we pledged to confront Nigeria’s challenges head-on by rebuilding the trust, fostering prosperity and restoring our nation’s economic quest.
“Today, I am proud to affirm that our economic reforms are working. Nothing good comes easy in life. All of you have been through life, and sometimes, only hard decisions can make things easy in the future.
“We couldn’t just afford to spend the future of our children and unborn babies.
“Through our Renewed Hope Agenda, our administration pledged to tackle economic instability, improve security nationwide, reduce corruption, reform governance, and lift our people out of poverty.
“How fast could you have rebuilt this country? If you allow the arbitrage in the exchange rate to continue, that is the grandfather of corruption. You could see EFCC recover over seven hundred and fifty-something houses from one person.
“Yes, we encountered challenges when we assumed office in May 2023, but we have made progress by implementing difficult, long overdue but necessary economic reforms.
“We have eliminated the arbitrage-driven multiple foreign exchanges, and our far-reaching tax reforms are coming.
“Because of the reforms, our country now attracts foreign direct investments that will ultimately create jobs and produce much-needed goods and services that will significantly improve the standard of living of our people,” he said.
Among those who were present at the summit include; Progressives Governors Forum Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. They all praised Tinubu for a purposeful leadership declaring their supports in the 2027 election.
Meanwhile, Uzodinma moved for vote of confidence in Tinubu and he was seconded by Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani.
During his Remark also, the chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, said;
“I urge all members to reject internal sabotage. Engage communities, listen to citizens, and build a political structure beyond elections.
“Let us rally behind President Bola Tinubu, support our policies, and deliver the Renewed Hope Nigerians rightfully deserve.”
