A former lawmaker representing Bayelsa East, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, has officially announced his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress.
In a statement shared via his X.com (Formerly Twitter) page on Wednesday, the politician said his decision to join the APC was not for politics, but for progress, describing Tinubu as a visionary leader with a deep understanding of Nigeria’s economic realities.
He wrote, “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.
“For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a President who truly understands finance, who sees the economy not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe,” he said
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The SilverGroup Founder, announcing his defection, said, “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 expressed optimism that under Tinubu’s full eight-year tenure, Nigeria would witness “phenomenal growth” and regain its rightful place on the global stage.
“I choose to stand with that vision. I choose to stand with reform. I choose to stand with the future.”
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According to him, Tinubu’s administration has demonstrated a clear direction in economic and security reforms, which he believes are laying the foundation for long-term national prosperity.
“For the first time in our nation’s history, we have a President who truly understands finance, who sees the economy not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe,” he stated.
He praised the Federal Government’s policy decisions in the financial and energy sectors, noting that the deregulation of the petroleum market and restructuring of the Central Bank of Nigeria were restoring investor confidence and strengthening the naira.
“The painful reforms we face today are the very foundation of tomorrow’s prosperity. We are moving into a free-market economy that rewards hard work and innovation instead of dependency and distortion,” he said.
The politician also commended Tinubu’s infrastructural projects, which he described as “unprecedented,” citing major developments in roads, ports, airports, and housing as evidence of a renewed commitment to national growth.
“I know it is still a difficult season for many families. But as history teaches, reform is never painless. Yet, it is in these moments of sacrifice that nations are reborn,” he added.
PUNCHONLINE reported in May 2025 that the media executive lauded the president for the initiative to construct the 700Km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, describing the project as “proof of the transformative power of visionary leadership by President Bola Tinubu.”
