President Bola Tinubu says he expects many politicians and scores of Nigerians to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
Tinubu attributed the APC’s support to its achievements in less than two years in office, assuring Nigerians that the country will not become a one-party state.
The president said this at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit held at the Presidential
Villa in Abuja on Thursday, May 22, 2025.
The ruling party convened the summit to review the administration’s two-year performance across key economic sectors.
Tinubu said his administration’s focus on economic reforms for long-term gains had continued to receive positive reviews from within and outside the country.
He said: “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.”
Tinubu said Nigerians had the constitutional right to choose between associations.
Tinubu also thanked members of the Federal Executive Council for pursuing the vision of a better Nigeria and the party leadership and National Assembly for their support.
The president added: “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.”
Tinubu admitted that the reforms were tough decisions but assured Nigerians they were necessary.
“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,” Tinubu said.
The Progressives Governors Forum Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, said Tinubu had provided inspiring and visionary leadership and deserved a second term in 2027.
He, therefore, moved a motion passing a vote of confidence in the president and endorsing him for the 2027 race.
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani seconded the motion.
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