Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring strong support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership and reform agenda.
In a statement posted on X on Wednesday, the former lawmaker said his decision was driven by conviction, not politics, describing Tinubu as a leader focused on results rather than applause.
“I have known President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 1998. I know the man’s mind, his courage, and his conviction. He is not driven by applause, he is driven by results. And today, I can boldly say to you that he is on the right track,” Murray-Bruce said.
He praised the President’s understanding of finance and his commitment to reshaping the economy, noting that Tinubu views the economy “not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe.”
According to Murray-Bruce, the current reforms, though painful, represent “the very foundation of tomorrow’s prosperity,” as Nigeria transitions into a free-market economy that “rewards hard work and innovation instead of dependency and distortion.”
Highlighting recent improvements in national security and economic management, he stated: “Under this administration, the appointment of the National Security Adviser has redefined our national safety architecture. Insecurity is being quietly and systematically dismantled.
The Central Bank, now professionally steered, is stabilising the economy, rebuilding confidence, and restoring the dignity of the naira.”
He also commended the government’s foreign policy direction and deregulation of the fuel sector, saying, “Our foreign policy is again respected. Our fuel supply is deregulated. We will never again live through the humiliation of fuel scarcity.”
Murray-Bruce described Tinubu’s infrastructural drive as “unprecedented,” citing developments in road networks, ports, airports, and housing schemes as proof of a growing and modernising nation.
“These developments are not just concrete and steel; they are the arteries through which growth and opportunity now flow,” he added.
While acknowledging the economic hardship faced by many Nigerians, he maintained that “it is in these moments of sacrifice that nations are reborn,” asserting his belief in Tinubu’s long-term vision for the country.
“That is why today, I am joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), not for politics, but for progress. Because I believe that Bola Tinubu’s leadership, guided by courage and intellect, will deliver the Nigeria we have all dreamed of,” he stated.
Concluding his message, Murray-Bruce predicted that “in the full term of eight years, Nigeria will witness phenomenal growth,” affirming his support for the President’s reform agenda and national development goals.
“I choose to stand with that vision. I choose to stand with reform. I choose to stand with the future,” he declared.
Faridah Abdulkadiri
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