President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he is expecting more members of opposition political parties to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) before the 2027 general elections.
He was speaking at the National Summit of the APC in Abuja where he was endorsed by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), 22 APC governors and National Assembly leaders.
“Before I speak, I just need to tell those saying one party system is not good, it’s one party ruling and driving the aspirations of Nigerians. Where do they stand?
“You don’t blame a people bailing out of a sinking ship when there is no life jacket. I am glad about what we have and I am expecting more to come. That is the game. We are in a constitutional democracy. Don’t forget the freedom of movement and association are not criminally punishable. Welcome to the progressives. Sweep them clean.”
Speaking on his endorsement, he said: “We will lead you on to that promised land. The resuscitation of the Nigerian economy is on course, the hope is standing before you, take it on.
“You are the leaders and the conscience of this country. Nigeria will be industrialized. The next two years will be great. We have the mission, we have the vision. To many of you I have not offered political positions, be patient, many things are coming.”
While declaring President Tinubu as sole candidate of the APC in 2027, the national chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje said: “As the chairman of the party and as the only recognised platform to field a candidate in any election, I, hereby, affirm the endorsement of the president.”
