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President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he was expecting more politicians to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The President, who said he was happy with what his istration and the party had achieved, said he did not expect people to remain in “a sinking ship without a life jacket.”

He said defection was part of the game.

According to a statement on Thursday by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President spoke at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit, held at the State House Conference Centre on Thursday.

Tinubu addressed party leaders, the National Working Committee, the leadership of the National Assembly, and the Progressive Governors’ Forum, which comprises 22 governors.

All of them collectively endorsed him for a second term.

The President said his istration’s focus on economic reforms for long-term gains has continued to receive positive reviews from within and outside the country.

“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,” he was qouted as saying.

The President said citizens have the constitutional right to choose between associations.

“I thank every one of you. I am thoroughly inspired. We are just halfway through the journey that started 24 months ago,” he said.

The President thanked of the Federal Executive Council for courageously pursuing the vision of a better Nigeria and the party leadership and National Assembly for their .

“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 istration 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,” he said.

The President itted that the reforms were tough decisions but assured Nigerians they were necessary.

“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.

In his remarks, the Progressives Governors Forum Chairman and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, said the President had provided inspiring and visionary leadership and deserved a second term in 2027.

He thus moved a motion ing a vote of confidence in the President and endorsing him for the 2027 race, which was seconded by the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani.

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, also praised the President for purposeful and inclusive leadership.

The leaders of the National Assembly said they would the President for a second term in office and also moved a motion to endorse him.

The APC Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, who led the NWC to endorse President Tinubu for a second term, said the President would be the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 presidential elections.

“I urge all to reject internal sabotage. Engage communities, listen to citizens, and build a political structure beyond elections,” the former Kano governor added.

Ganduje urged to renew their commitment to the principles that united the party and inspired its formation.

“Let us rally behind President Bola Tinubu, our policies, and deliver the Renewed Hope Nigerians rightfully deserve,” he stated.

PUNCH Online reports that the ruling party convened the summit to review the istration’s two-year performance across key economic sectors, including health, infrastructure and security.

https://punchng.com/im-expecting-more-defections-to-apc-tinubu/

Seyi Tinubu should provide answers on the whereabouts of the NANS President.

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8429315/why-everyone-silent

Maybe Adeleke is the next Governor to crossover.

Elyonboy:
Seyi Tinubu should provide answers on the whereabouts of the NANS President.

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8429315/why-everyone-silent

What's the correlation between this news Seyi and Nans president....

Akinboboz:
Maybe Adeleke is the next Governor to crossover.



What's the correlation between this news Seyi and Nans president....

The NANS President was kidnapped, brutalized and detained by Seyi and his goons, and business is going on as usual as if nothing happened. A whole NANS President? Is Seyi Tinubu above the law?

That one na baba Ijebu

The ones we have been seeing are just the tips of the iceberg

The North Central defection would be massive

Your only achievement so far as a President . Failure

Hmmm

Morafoka

... by the end of the next election cycle, there will be very few if any men/women of integrity left in the country -satan and his APC cult would have overrun the whole country like a hurricane !!

May OLODUMARE hasten the expiry date.

Elyonboy:
The NANS President was kidnapped, brutalized and detained by Seyi and his goons, and business is going on as usual as if nothing happened. A whole NANS President? Is Seyi Tinubu above the law?

Can you provide the evidence in court if you are arrested to prove this?

He is using the Lagos template of godfatherism on Nigeria where his say is stronger than the constitution just like the case of his say for Obasa was stronger than duly elected house of assembly , Lagos constitution and Nigeria at large..

helinues:


Can you provide the evidence in court if you are arrested to prove this?

Yes i can and my location is not hidden

you know your president is a m0r0n when he is more interested in politics than the development of his own people, these are the kinds of morons the western slave masters love and adore

And we'll be glad to receive them all into Asiwaju family.
In as much as I don't like APC, but BAT is leading Nigeria to the promise land.
PBAT till 2031

Elyonboy:
Yes i can and my location is not hidden

Hands will soon touch you.

You see that Tinubu is in of one party State. 2027 will shock this man.

helinues:


Hands will soon touch you.

Alright I'm waiting.

helinues:
That one na baba Ijebu

The ones we have been seeing are just the tips of the iceberg

The North Central defection would be massive

how will that improve the living standard of nigerians?

Expecting more settled people to u mean?

Useless man...

U may not even finish this tenure

After threatening them with efcc and and increasing their constituency allocation ba

lexy2014:


how will that improve the living standard of nigerians?

I have told you in the morning to reserve your further questions till another day.

Why are you in hurry?

helinues:


Hands will soon touch you.

I have a job for you ok.

OK ,



Not just defection,



we want good leadership,




Princess Faith Chukwu

2027 election is certainly between APC and the common Nigerians!!! I don't care how many people defect to APC i only care about Electoral Reforms

You have hypnotized them, so why won't u be expecting more defections?
But lemme remind you, the majority of Nigerians will be the decider in that election, and not the politicians who are decamping sheepishly

As long as Peter Obi is not amongst them then this is just an exercise of futility...

helinues:


I have told you in the morning to reserve your further questions till another day.

Why are you in hurry?

I have asked you how will the "massive defection" you are expecting in North Central improve the living standard of nigerians?

On your mandate we shall stand!

- Ronu