Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has officially announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring full allegiance to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform-driven government. The senator, who was previously aligned with the opposition, said his move was not a political calculation but a moral decision rooted in conviction and vision.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce stated that his defection came after years of personal observation and political reflection, emphasizing that President Tinubu’s administration represents “the first real movement toward economic discipline and institutional renewal.” He said: “I have known 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.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce described Tinubu as a “leader of uncommon courage,” arguing that Nigeria now has a president who views governance not as a performance for the crowd but as a strategic exercise in nation-building. His declaration, released through an official statement, has already set off a wave of political recalculations across the National Assembly and within his former party.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Commends Tinubu’s Economic Vision, Says Nigeria Is Finally on the Right Track
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce lauded President Tinubu’s economic reforms as the most intellectually grounded in Nigeria’s modern history, describing them as painful but necessary. He stated that for the first time, Nigeria has “a President who 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.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce emphasized that Tinubu’s approach to deregulation and monetary stability is laying the groundwork for long-term growth. He said the administration’s decision to free the market from political control is already producing visible progress. “The painful reforms we face today,” he said, “are the very foundation of tomorrow’s prosperity.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce noted that the country is transitioning from a dependency-based economy to one that rewards productivity and innovation. He said Tinubu’s policies have begun to attract foreign investors, improve fiscal credibility, and restore international respect for Nigeria’s economic direction.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Praises National Security and CBN Leadership Under Tinubu
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce also hailed what he called the “quiet revolution” taking place in Nigeria’s security and financial sectors. According to him, the appointment of a new National Security Adviser has “redefined the nation’s safety architecture” and steadily dismantled the machinery of insecurity that plagued the country for over a decade.
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce further commended the professional management of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) under President Tinubu’s oversight, noting that the institution is now stabilizing the naira, rebuilding investor confidence, and restoring monetary discipline. He said: “The Central Bank, now professionally steered, is stabilizing the economy, rebuilding confidence, and restoring the dignity of the naira.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce maintained that Nigeria’s foreign policy has also regained international respect, citing the deregulation of the fuel sector as a historic achievement that has permanently ended the era of fuel scarcity. He described this shift as “a liberation of the Nigerian economy from the shackles of artificial distortions.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Applauds Tinubu’s Infrastructural Drive and National Renewal Agenda
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce called Tinubu’s infrastructural drive “unprecedented in scope and vision,” highlighting massive ongoing road projects, modernized ports, airport upgrades, and nationwide housing developments. He said these projects are not just physical assets but “the arteries through which growth and opportunity now flow.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce explained that the infrastructural agenda of the APC government is directly linked to national productivity, job creation, and urban expansion. He described it as a “visible testament to Tinubu’s belief that economic reform must be matched by physical transformation.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce added that while the current economic climate remains challenging for many households, “reform is never painless,” stressing that the temporary discomfort will lead to long-term prosperity. He called on Nigerians to stay hopeful and united, declaring, “It is in these moments of sacrifice that nations are reborn.”
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce Declares His APC Membership as a Stand for Progress, Not Politics
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce made it clear that his defection to the APC is driven by a deep belief in reform, not opportunism. “I am joining the All Progressives Congress not for politics, but for progress,” he said. “Because I believe that Bola Tinubu’s leadership, guided by courage and intellect, will deliver the Nigeria we have all dreamed of.”
Senator Murray-Bruce declared that he envisions a Nigeria that will witness “phenomenal growth” under Tinubu’s full eight-year term. He affirmed his confidence that the policies currently unfolding will yield a prosperous future for generations to come.
Senator Murray-Bruce concluded with a message of optimism and solidarity, stating: “I choose to stand with that vision. I choose to stand with reform. I choose to stand with the future. Thank you, and may God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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