Fintiri’s defection: Tinubu’s effective leadership attracting opposition into APC- Chieftain
Dr Salihu Bakari Girei, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Adamawa State has lauded the superb leadership being provided by President Bola Tinubu which he said had placed Nigeria on the right path for sustainable development and attracting opposition members into the APC.
Girei who is one of the founding fathers of the APC in the state disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Yola.
Girei said that Tinubu deserved all the accolades for his efforts and initiatives in tackling Nigeria’s challenges towards ensuring better standard of living for all Nigerians.
Girei who is also a gubernatorial aspirant under the platform All Progressives Congress (APC) for 2027 said the effective leadership of Mr President has been the major reason opposition members are trooping into the APC in recognition of Tinubu’s efforts at repositioning the country.
“President Tinubu is very strategic in addressing Nigeria’s challenges and many now understood that Mr President meant well for this country and has turned the fortune of the country around for good.”
According to him, records have shown that the Dollar has crashed, the economy stabilized, security improved, food is affordable and issues of strikes are no more among others.
Bakari-Girei said all these were factors that are naturally attracting people to join the APC across the country to support Mr President for more development in the country.
He queried those saying that President Tinubu is turning the country into a one-party system, recalling that the PDP once had 30 governors and “no one complained.
“Today people are joining the APC because of many initiatives by President Tinubu’s administration that are naturally attracting people to join APC and support Mr President.”
He pointed to President Tinubu’s history as governor of Lagos, where opposition platforms continued to function, as evidence of his l to multi-party democracy.
He also appreciated the foresight of the President for appointing Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser who has invested much in APC in the state.
Speaking on Fintiri’s defection, Girei described the defection of the Governor Ahmadu Fintiri to the ruling party as a welcome development for the APC in the state.
Girei said that his defection is coming at the right time to galvanise the party’s victory in 2027 General Elections at the national and sub national level.
He said, Fintiri joined APC at the right time considering his outstanding performance in the state which he said was in line with President Tinubu’s transformation agenda.
He added that the defection would add value to the APC family and also help deliver dividends of democracy to the ordinary people that are yearning for good governance, to fast-track development.
He said Fintiri has performed credibly well, in line with his 10-point agenda for the state to justify the people’s trust in his leadership and administration.
He further urged unity and understanding of all APC stakeholders in the state for the progress and success of the party at all levels.
