2027: I Expect More Defections To APC, It’s A Game, Says President Tinubu

Friday May 23, 2025|

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has stated that he expects more opposition party members to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Speaking in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday, May 22, Tinubu expressed satisfaction with the gale of defections so far, calling it a game.

In his address at the APC Renewed Hope Agenda Summit held at the State House Conference Centre on Thursday, the president said his 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.

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

“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,” Tinubu stated.