President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to honour the agreements and understandings reached among the legacy parties-the ANPP, ACN, CPC, and others-that merged to form the All Progressives Congress (APC).
The president made this known in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, during a ceremony where over 64,000 members of opposition parties formally defected to the APC.
Represented by the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni, President Tinubu assured that justice and fairness would be extended to all political blocs that contributed to the formation of the ruling party.
He added that his administration would continue to uphold the APC manifesto, which prioritises the welfare of citizens in both rural and urban communities.
Buni noted that the Renewed Hope Agenda was already delivering results in key sectors, stressing that the administration was focused on repositioning the economy and improving living standards.
‘You are all living witnesses that food prices have started coming down to a level the common man can afford. Government will continue to ensure the welfare of the people,’ he stated.
He further disclosed that the Federal Government would intensify its support for farmers through the provision of inputs and implements to boost agricultural production.
On infrastructure, the president directed the speedy completion of the remaining sections of the Kano-Maiduguri highway without further delay.
President Tinubu commended Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State for his developmental strides and inclusive governance, which he said had attracted massive defections from opposition parties.
He assured the new entrants of equal rights and privileges within the APC. In his remarks, the APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Yilwada, described the defection of over 64,000 people as a strong indication of the ruling party’s dominance in the state.
‘What we have seen today is a clear testimony that Jigawa is for APC and APC is for Jigawa. We are confident of winning all elective positions in 2027,’ he said.
Professor Yilwada congratulated the new members, saying, ‘You have returned home. Your decision is timely and commendable.’
Governor Namadi also lauded President Tinubu for his leadership style and commitment to fairness across all regions.
He presented the compiled list and political profiles of the defectors to the national chairman during the event.