Former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), hailing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a visionary leader with a strong grasp of Nigeria’s economic realities.
In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce explained that his defection was driven by a desire for progress rather than politics.
“I have known President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu since 1998. I know his mind, his courage, and his conviction. He is not driven by applause; he is driven by results. And today, I can boldly say he is on the right track,” he wrote.
He added that for the first time in Nigeria’s history, the country has a president who “truly understands finance” and views the economy “not as a political slogan, but as a living organism that must be disciplined, deregulated, and allowed to breathe.”
Announcing his move to the APC, the Silverbird Group founder said:
“Today, I am joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), not for politics, but for progress. I believe that President Tinubu’s leadership, guided by courage and intellect, will deliver the Nigeria we have all dreamed of.”
Murray-Bruce expressed confidence that under Tinubu’s full eight-year tenure, Nigeria would experience “phenomenal growth” and reclaim 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,” he declared.
According to the former senator, Tinubu’s administration has shown a clear sense of direction in both economic and security reforms, which he believes are laying the groundwork for long-term prosperity.
He commended the federal government’s policies in the financial and energy sectors, particularly the deregulation of the petroleum market and the restructuring of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which he said were helping to restore investor confidence and strengthen 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 noted.
Murray-Bruce also praised the government’s infrastructure projects, describing them as “unprecedented,” citing major developments in roads, ports, airports, and housing as proof of renewed national commitment to 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.
In May 2025, PUNCH Online reported that Murray-Bruce lauded President Tinubu for initiating the 700km Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, calling it “proof of the transformative power of visionary leadership.”
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